Cheap flights from Brisbane to Queenstown

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Brisbane to Queenstown and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $425
Jetstar 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Thu, Jun 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is currently $425
Cheapest one-way flight $267
Air New Zealand 1 stop 13 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is currently $267
Cheapest nonstop flights $491
Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Sat, Aug 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is currently $491
Last-minute weekend getaway $546
Jetstar 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Brisbane to Queenstown is currently $546
Cheapest business class flights $1,208
Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is currently $1,208
Fastest flight 3 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Brisbane to Queenstown takes 3 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $400–570
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $510–840

Popular airlines from Brisbane to Queenstown

  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $546
    Typical price: $510–810
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    BNE - ZQN Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
    25 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - ZQN Every day
  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $629
    Typical price: $610–990
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    BNE - ZQN Every Wed, Sat, Sun
    69 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - ZQN Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    from $493
    Typical price: $550–930
    65 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - ZQN Every day
  • Jetstar
    from $472
    Typical price: $475–930
    38 weekly connecting flights
    BNE - ZQN Every day

Popular airports near Brisbane

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
  • Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
    Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 10 min 56 mi
  • Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
    Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 26 min 60 mi
  • Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)
    Ballina Australia 2 hr 2 min 99 mi

Popular airports near Queenstown

  • Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
    Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
  • Invercargill Airport (IVC)
    Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 28 min 97 mi
  • Dunedin Airport (DUD)
    Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 min 96 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Brisbane to Queenstown

The cheapest flights from Brisbane to Queenstown are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $400 to $570.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $425. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $267.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $546, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 25.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $629, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 20.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $493, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $472, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Queenstown starts at $425 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $267 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
3 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Brisbane to Queenstown.
Queenstown is a year-round destination, but it gets particularly busy in summer (Dec–Feb), when there are long warm days and cool evenings. Ski season runs Jun–Oct. Key events include The Queenstown Bike Festival (Mar), encompassing a range of competitions, films and concerts. The Arrowtown Autumn Festival (Apr) brings parades and markets to the historic mining town of Arrowtown. The Queenstown Winter Festival (Jun–Jul) has street parties, music and fireworks.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Brisbane to Queenstown really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 4 nonstop flights and 25 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 3 nonstop flights and 69 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Brisbane to Queenstown are:
  • Air New Zealand offers 65 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
  • Jetstar offers 38 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Brisbane and Queenstown.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Brisbane to Queenstown recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $425. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $267.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $546, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 25.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $629, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 20.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $493, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $472, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Brisbane to Queenstown.
  • There are 4 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Queenstown per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Queenstown per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Queenstown at price $546 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Brisbane to Queenstown.
  • There are 4 Virgin Australia direct flights from Brisbane to Queenstown per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 3 Qantas direct flights from Brisbane to Queenstown per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Brisbane to Queenstown are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Brisbane and Queenstown start at $491 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sat, Aug 1 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Brisbane to Queenstown, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Queenstown start at $1,208 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Brisbane and Queenstown start at $425 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18.
To book business class trips from Brisbane to Queenstown, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Brisbane and Queenstown starts at $546 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Brisbane and Queenstown at price $546 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Brisbane to Queenstown, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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