Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
Average price | R15 034 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
Round-trip from | R16 116 | From Johannesburg to Brisbane |
One-way from | R161 | One-way flight from Johannesburg to Brisbane (BNE) |
Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Brisbane
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Brisbane.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Brisbane.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Brisbane.
Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.
Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.
Returning to South Africa from Brisbane
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Brisbane must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Brisbane are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
ZA1 - BNE Price
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R16 598 - R23 984
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BNE Temperature
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21 - 29 °C
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BNE Rainfall
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28 - 143 mm
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Peak season:
July through August is Brisbane’s peak tourist season, but you may want to consider taking a cheap flight to Brisbane from June through November if you’re keen on doing some whale watching. Although the weather is hot and sunny year-round in Brisbane, traveling here during the peak season may see you paying more for flights and accommodation, so do keep your itinerary in mind before booking your flights.
Off season:
Between the months of December and February, Brisbane gets quite humid, but it’s nothing that South Africans can’t handle. Flying to Brisbane during this “off season” can be a great way to help you save on airfare and accommodation costs.
Saving cash when it comes to flight tickets may be easier said than done, even more so when it comes to finding the ideal time for booking cheap flights to Brisbane from South Africa. On average, the cheapest flight tickets between SA and Australia are being booked at least four months ahead of time, and with a potential saving of around R4000, it’s a tip you can’t afford to ignore. Make sure you reserve your flight tickets well in advance to avoid overpaying for late bookings.
Acclaimed as one of Australia’s most sun-drenched destinations; Brisbane is a warm and friendly city, boasting some very fascinating architecture, all serenely rounded off by the meandering river that runs through the city center. Since Brisbane is the gateway to the Gold Coast of Australia, it’s not hard to understand why thousands of tourists take cheap flights here annually to get their summer fix sorted. Short and sweet? Brisbane offers you a certain character and style, catering to every tourist out there’s need, which might see you lose your heart to the Aussie gem!
Johannesburg to Brisbane 14 hours, 50 minutes
Durban to Brisbane 17 hours, 50 minutes
Cape Town to Brisbane 18 hours, 50 minutes
Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Qantas, Etihad Airways, and Emirates all offer cheap flights to Brisbane. Although there are airlines out there, which focus more on providing their passengers with superior onboard comfort, these airlines may well be out of reach in terms of your budget. You’ll need to consider whether a cheap flight ticket or more comfort is the most important aspect of great traveling experiences. You may also find that being more flexible with your travel dates can help you save a considerable amount of cash with regards to flight tickets!
The Brisbane Airtrain provides a shuttle service, running between the airport, the city center, and the Gold Coast. You can use of the Airtrain, which departs every 15 minutes during business hours. Alternatively, you can also use the airport transfer services which meet arriving flight passengers at the airport, providing a door-to-door service or a one-way trip to the city center.
Booking a flight to Brisbane (BNE) is your only option if you intend on flying to Brisbane. It is only a 12,3 km journey from Brisbane to Brisbane’s city centre.