Flying from Toronto to Brisbane Airport (BNE): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Toronto to Brisbane Airport (BNE), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
Brisbane is 14 hours ahead of Toronto. Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane, which follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to BNE.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Brisbane Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Toronto to BNE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Brisbane Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Consider booking a hotel near BNE if you have a late flight from Toronto to Brisbane Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Toronto to Brisbane Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Central Brisbane is around 10 kilometres from Brisbane Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Brisbane Airport is 432 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 932 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to BNE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Brisbane. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Brisbane Airport (BNE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Toronto to BNE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Brisbane Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Brisbane
After booking your flight from Toronto to Brisbane Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brisbane:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Queensland Museum of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are top sights which should feature on every Brisbane itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres west of Brisbane, a visit to Toowoomba will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Bundaberg is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 290 kilometres north of Brisbane. No journey is complete without experiencing Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Turtle Encounters.