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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane from $342

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — BNE
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane are usually found in May or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$589

One-way from

$342

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$804

Good round-trip deal

$914 or less

Good one-way deal

$365 or less
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 16/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane.
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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 25 August 2025.

Thu 16/1016:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 20/1009:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/8$589
Tue 7/1016:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Tue 14/1022:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$644
Sun 2/1117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Sat 15/1110:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/8$668
Sat 22/1119:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1207:45BNE - ZQN
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$669
Thu 16/1016:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1011:45BNE - ZQN
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$703
Sat 22/1117:30ZQN - BNE
1 stop16h 55mJetstar
Thu 4/1222:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$710
Thu 9/1013:00ZQN - BNE
1 stop21h 30mJetstar
Thu 16/1022:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$712
Thu 16/1016:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Mon 20/1022:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$717
Wed 15/1017:25ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 22/1009:25BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/8$741
Wed 8/1013:00ZQN - BNE
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Wed 15/1022:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$746

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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 25 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to Brisbane that are best for you.

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QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/10

16:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 20/10

09:10-15:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$589

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/10

16:50-07:30

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Tue 14/10

22:55-12:20

1 stop10h 25m

$644

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/11

17:30-18:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 15/11

10:10-16:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$668

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sat 22/11

19:30-20:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

07:45-21:05

1 stop10h 20m

$669

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/10

16:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Fri 24/10

11:45-21:15

1 stop6h 30m

$703

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sat 22/11

17:30-07:25

1 stop16h 55m

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

22:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

$710

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/10

13:00-07:30

1 stop21h 30m

Brisbane

Thu 16/10

22:55-12:20

1 stop10h 25m

$712

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/10

16:50-07:30

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Mon 20/10

22:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

$717

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 15/10

17:25-18:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Wed 22/10

09:25-21:15

1 stop8h 50m

$741

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 24/12

14:00-21:00

1 stop10h 00m

$342

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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 22 August 2025.

Booking 60 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $280). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 25 August 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 Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 25 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
898 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
468 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 5 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 774 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 Virgin Australia and Jetstar fly from Queenstown to Brisbane in about 3h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. 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 $351, 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 Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $440 and $459, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $342 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Australia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Jetstar, with prices starting from $351 and $351, respectively.

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (87%), Virgin Australia (87%) or Singapore Airlines (80%) 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 $886 for a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $312 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Brisbane) is currently priced at $589.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $280). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in December is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$351Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$439Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$480Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$613Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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