Cheap flights from Christchurch to Brisbane

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Cheapest round-trip flights $307
Air New Zealand Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 23 — Fri, May 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is currently $307
Cheapest one-way flight $132
Air New Zealand Nonstop 5 hr Wed, May 20
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway $491
Air New Zealand 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Brisbane is currently $491
Cheapest business class flights $727
Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is currently $727
Fastest flight 3 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to Brisbane takes 3 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Brisbane is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $320–475
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $465–640

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Brisbane

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $321
    Typical price: $430–640
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - BNE Every day
    73 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - BNE Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $307
    Typical price: $400–740
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    CHC - BNE Every day
    42 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - BNE Every day
  • Jetstar
    from $393
    Typical price: $410–740
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - BNE Every day
  • Fiji Airways
    from $997
    Typical price: $1,200–2,050
    3 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - BNE Every Mon, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Christchurch

  • Christchurch Airport (CHC)
    Christchurch New Zealand 6 mi
  • Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)
    Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
  • Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)
    Blenheim New Zealand 4 hr 9 min 152 mi
  • Hokitika Airport (HKK)
    Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Brisbane

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE)
    Brisbane Australia 21 min 8 mi
  • Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
    Gold Coast Australia 1 hr 11 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to Brisbane

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Brisbane are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $320 to $475.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $307. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $321, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $307, flying from May 23 to May 29.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $393, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $997, flying from May 23 to May 30.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Brisbane starts at $307 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, May 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, May 20.
3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to Brisbane.
Many people travel to Brisbane in winter (Jun–Aug) and the Dec–Jan school holiday break. Key events include Ekka (Aug), an annual agricultural event also called the Royal Queensland Show. The popular Brisbane Festival (Sep) draws crowds to music, theater, dance and circus performances. The rainy season (Nov–May) begins late in the spring and runs through fall, with tropical cyclones possible Jan–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to Brisbane.
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 Christchurch to Brisbane 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 Christchurch to Brisbane.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 14 nonstop flights and 73 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Brisbane are:
  • Air New Zealand offers 7 nonstop flights and 42 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
  • Jetstar offers 21 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and Brisbane.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Brisbane recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $307. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $321, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $307, flying from May 23 to May 29.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $393, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $997, flying from May 23 to May 30.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Christchurch to Brisbane.
  • There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Christchurch to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Brisbane at price $491 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Christchurch to Brisbane.
  • There are 14 Qantas direct flights from Christchurch to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch to Brisbane per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Christchurch to Brisbane on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and Brisbane start at $307 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, May 29 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to Brisbane, 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 Christchurch and Brisbane start at $727 from Thu, Mar 12 to Wed, Mar 18 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Brisbane start at $307 from Sat, May 23 to Fri, May 29.
To book business class trips from Christchurch to Brisbane, 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 Christchurch and Brisbane starts at $491 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Brisbane at price $491 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Brisbane, 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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