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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane from $294

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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — BNE
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane are usually found in May or November, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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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 16 October 2025.

Sat 29/1120:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 6/1212:30BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$725
Wed 5/1116:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 8/1112:30BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$727
Wed 5/1113:25ZQN - BNE
1 stop22h 15mJetstar
Sat 8/1122:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 15/10$769
Sat 15/1120:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1111:50BNE - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$779
Tue 23/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/110:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/10$785
Fri 28/1113:25ZQN - BNE
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Fri 5/1222:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 13/10$807
Mon 22/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/110:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/10$816
Fri 28/1111:15ZQN - BNE
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1222:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$820

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 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$725

One-way from

$294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$752

Good round-trip deal

$911 or less

Good one-way deal

$372 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/11-6/12
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 16 October 2025.
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QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sat 29/11

20:30-21:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 6/12

12:30-19:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$725

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/11

16:30-17:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 8/11

12:30-19:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$727

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/11

13:25-08:40

1 stop22h 15m

Brisbane

Sat 8/11

22:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

$769

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sat 15/11

20:30-21:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Tue 18/11

11:50-21:05

1 stop6h 15m

$779

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 23/12

19:30-20:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 4/1

10:10-16:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$785

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/11

13:25-20:25

1 stop10h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 5/12

22:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

$807

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Mon 22/12

19:30-20:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 4/1

10:10-16:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$820

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sat 15/11

10:45-08:40

1 stop24h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 18/11

22:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

$827

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/11

13:05-20:25

2 stops10h 20m

Brisbane

Fri 5/12

22:55-09:00

1 stop7h 05m

$837

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/12

13:25-20:25

1 stop10h 00m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Brisbane

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 10 October 2025.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $218). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 16 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Brisbane. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Brisbane flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?

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 16 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Queenstown to Brisbane by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
514 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
916 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
475 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
514 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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?

    You will need to book a flight from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane if you want to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Brisbane (BNE) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Brisbane from the Queenstown airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZQN to BNE to be around 3h 45m.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Brisbane flight route?

    This flight path from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane was viewed by 797 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and Jetstar fly from Queenstown to Brisbane in about 3h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 30m. The distance between Queenstown and Brisbane is about 2398 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $360, Jetstar will fly you from Queenstown to Brisbane and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $471 and $479, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (83%), Air Canada (80%) or Singapore Airlines (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Brisbane.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    On average you can expect to pay $849 for a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $348 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Brisbane) is currently priced at $724.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $218). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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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JetstarCheapest$360Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$471Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$479Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$629Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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