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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane from $288

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — BNE
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane are usually found in May or November, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Brisbane

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Brisbane (BNE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$615

One-way from

$288

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$658

Good round-trip deal

$220 or less

Good one-way deal

$335 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($220 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 8/420:40ZQN - BNE
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Tue 29/423:20BNE - ZQN
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$615
Wed 25/616:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/710:15BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$669
Fri 4/416:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 15/410:15BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$707
Wed 25/617:20ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 16/719:15BNE - ZQN
2 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$713
Wed 7/510:55ZQN - BNE
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 14/510:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$930
Sun 6/416:25ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mEmirates
Sun 13/410:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$939

Find flights from Queenstown to Brisbane within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Brisbane that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/4

20:40-09:10

1 stop14h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 29/4

23:20-16:10

1 stop14h 50m

$615

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/6

16:50-08:30

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 16/7

10:15-15:40

Nonstop3h 25m

$669

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Fri 4/4

16:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 15/4

10:15-15:40

Nonstop3h 25m

$707

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/6

17:20-08:30

1 stop17h 10m

Brisbane

Wed 16/7

19:15-10:40

2 stops13h 25m

$713

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/5

10:55-17:50

1 stop8h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 14/5

10:05-15:30

Nonstop3h 25m

$930

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/4

16:25-18:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Sun 13/4

10:05-15:30

Nonstop3h 25m

$939

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/4

20:40-07:30

1 stop13h 50m

$288

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/5

18:00-23:50

1 stop7h 50m

$301

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/3

16:45-07:05

1 stop17h 20m

$351

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/5

16:25-18:15

Nonstop3h 50m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Queenstown to Brisbane including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Queenstown to Brisbane is 33 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Brisbane. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 59% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Brisbane. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to BNE are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Brisbane ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Brisbane when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Brisbane by month

Plan your trip to Brisbane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Brisbane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Brisbane

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brisbane. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Brisbane. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia from Queenstown to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to Brisbane. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    If you book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane, you will be flying from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane. Flights to Brisbane (BNE) from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) take 3h 45m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Brisbane flight route?

    Flights from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane have been viewed 201 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Brisbane round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($615), Virgin Australia ($707), and Air New Zealand ($713) offers the cheapest pricing from Queenstown to Brisbane. Users have found that Jetstar is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $288. Users have also found prices from $301 and $351 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Brisbane are Qatar Airways (95%), Singapore Airlines (94%) and Air Canada (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Brisbane is $214. On average you can expect to pay $334. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Brisbane), can usually be booked for $590.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Brisbane flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Brisbane.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Brisbane by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Queenstown to Brisbane

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$543Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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