What to know about flights from Brisbane to Queenstown?

The distance between Brisbane and Queenstown is approximately 2,401.36km. The average flight time between Brisbane and Queenstown is 3 hours 30 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£158
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways BNE-ZQN 3h 25m · Direct Thu, Oct 1
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Cheapest return
£330
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand BNE-ZQN 3h 35m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 10
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,401.36km
Flight distance
3h 30m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Brisbane to Queenstown over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £158 and round-trip from £330. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Brisbane to Queenstown operate an average of 13 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 43.6% on-time departure rate and a 97.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Brisbane to Queenstown flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Brisbane to Queenstown are Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar Airways, among 5 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Brisbane to Queenstown according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Brisbane to Queenstown Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Brisbane to Queenstown?

Average price of one-way tickets from Brisbane to Queenstown booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Brisbane to Queenstown, fares are lowest in January (£211) and highest in April (£277).

£277
£244
£211
£178
    Cheapest
  • £214
    Aug
  • £241
    Sep
  • £264
    Oct
  • £243
    Nov
  • £259
    Dec
  • £211
    Jan
  • £246
    Feb
  • £218
    Mar
  • £277
    Apr
  • £221
    May
  • £266
    Jun
  • £268
    Jul

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Brisbane to Queenstown?

Average price of return tickets from Brisbane to Queenstown booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Brisbane to Queenstown, fares are lowest in October (£333) and highest in April (£884).

£884
£609
£333
£58
    Cheapest
  • £339
    Aug
  • £470
    Sep
  • £333
    Oct
  • £450
    Nov
  • £624
    Dec
  • £413
    Jan
  • £353
    Feb
  • £393
    Mar
  • £884
    Apr
  • £435
    May
  • £542
    Jun
  • £521
    Jul

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Brisbane to Queenstown?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £158 (for example, BNE–ZQN on Thu, Oct 1). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air New Zealand offers fares from £330, departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Thu, Sep 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Brisbane to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Jetstar Airways Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Brisbane (BNE) to Queenstown (ZQN) takes an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 25 direct flights operate each week between Brisbane and Queenstown. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – VA119 (departure at 10:28)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Brisbane to Queenstown on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Oct 1, with one-way fares from just £158.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Queenstown.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown on September 13, 2026 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at £286.
  • Flights to Queenstown can arrive at: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). The most common route connects Brisbane Airport and Queenstown Airport (BNE–ZQN).
  • The time difference between Queenstown and Brisbane is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Brisbane to Queenstown is £356. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Brisbane to Queenstown is £627. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Brisbane and Queenstown, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Brisbane to Queenstown. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.