Flying from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Brisbane is one hour behind Parkes and observes the UTC+10 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PKE to BNE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like March? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Parkes Airport to Brisbane Airport. Many travellers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport when flying between PKE and BNE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Parkes Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is $298. A return plane ticket right now is $590. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PKE to BNE, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Parkes Airport to Brisbane Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PKE to BNE.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Parkes Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about Parkes Airport (PKE)
Of the flights that depart from Parkes Airport, 55.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Parkes Airport from central Parkes, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
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Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport to the centre of Brisbane has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Parkes Airport to Brisbane Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Brisbane in April.
Before locking in your flight from Parkes Airport to Brisbane Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Brisbane, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PKE to BNE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Brisbane. Around 72 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
If you want to check out another major stop in Australia, consider Toowoomba, roughly 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are among its highlights.
