Cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane from $365
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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — BNE
16 Jan — 23 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane are usually found in May or October, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday 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 17 December 2025.
Mon 22/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 30/1212:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$809
Mon 22/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/109:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,077
Mon 22/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/110:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$1,125
Mon 22/1216:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1219:50BNE - ZQN
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,134
Wed 17/1216:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 24/1209:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,143
Tue 23/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/108:20BNE - ZQN
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,153
Tue 23/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/112:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$1,177
Wed 17/1217:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1218:10BNE - ZQN
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,262
Wed 17/1220:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Wed 24/1218:10BNE - ZQN
2 stops15h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,423
Best flights from Queenstown to Brisbane
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Queenstown to Brisbane that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Wed 28/120:25ZQN - BNE
1 stop13h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$742
Wed 28/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$797
Thu 29/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/210:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$826
Thu 29/108:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop11h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/12$754
Thu 29/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$835
Fri 30/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 6/205:05BNE - ZQN
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$838
Fri 30/107:00ZQN - BNE
1 stop27h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/218:05BNE - ZQN
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$771
Direct flights from Queenstown to Brisbane
Explore direct flight options from Queenstown to Brisbane based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Thu 29/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/210:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$826
Wed 28/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/209:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$885
Thu 22/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 27/110:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$942
Sun 12/415:25ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 19/409:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,148
Wed 14/116:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/110:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,416
Last-minute flights from Queenstown to Brisbane
Discover last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Brisbane. Data last updated 17 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 22/1219:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 30/1212:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$809
Wed 28/120:25ZQN - BNE
1 stop13h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$742
Wed 28/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$797
Thu 29/113:05ZQN - BNE
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$749
Thu 29/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/210:10BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/12$826
Thu 29/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/218:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$835
Fri 30/107:00ZQN - BNE
1 stop27h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/218:05BNE - ZQN
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$771
Fri 30/117:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 6/205:05BNE - ZQN
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/12$838
One-way flights from Queenstown to Brisbane
Search for one-way flight options from Queenstown to Brisbane. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
Sun 1/316:05ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/12$365
Wed 4/317:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/12$367
Tue 10/313:05ZQN - BNE
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$375
Sun 17/513:00ZQN - BNE
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$382
Mon 9/220:25ZQN - BNE
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/12$384
Fri 10/413:00ZQN - BNE
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$401
Wed 6/516:05ZQN - BNE
2 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$413
Fri 10/416:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$415
Mon 9/216:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$417
Wed 20/515:25ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mEmirates
Deal found 14/12$429
Find 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 17 December 2025.
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 17 December 2025.
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Queenstown
Fly to
Brisbane
Route
Departure
Return
Price
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Wed 28/1
20:25-07:00
1 stop13h 35m
Brisbane
Wed 4/2
18:10-08:20
1 stop11h 10m
$742
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Thu 29/1
08:50-17:00
1 stop11h 10m
Brisbane
Thu 5/2
18:10-14:00
1 stop16h 50m
$754
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Fri 30/1
07:00-07:00
1 stop27h 00m
Brisbane
Fri 6/2
18:05-14:20
1 stop17h 15m
$771
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Wed 28/1
17:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Brisbane
Wed 4/2
18:10-08:20
1 stop11h 10m
$797
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Thu 29/1
17:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Brisbane
Thu 5/2
10:10-16:40
Nonstop3h 30m
$826
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Thu 29/1
17:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Brisbane
Thu 5/2
18:10-08:20
1 stop11h 10m
$835
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Fri 30/1
17:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Brisbane
Fri 6/2
05:05-14:15
1 stop6h 10m
$838
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Sun 1/3
16:05-07:00
1 stop17h 55m
$365
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Sun 17/5
16:30-18:25
Nonstop3h 55m
$367
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Wed 4/3
17:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
$367
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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane
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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 12 December 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $161). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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 17 December 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?
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 17 December 2025.
The most flights from ZQN to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Queenstown to Brisbane delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Brisbane have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Brisbane flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Brisbane flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?
Share of one-stop return flights from Queenstown to Brisbane chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 51% of one-stop itineraries from Queenstown to Brisbane on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $632.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Queenstown to Brisbane?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.
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 17 December 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.
Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
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 7 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 730 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 Air New Zealand fly from Queenstown to Brisbane in about 13h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Queenstown and Brisbane is about 2398 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Brisbane round-trip?
Currently priced at $320, 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 $390 and $390, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane one-way?
$268 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air New Zealand. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jetstar and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $286 and $317, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Brisbane?
Consider Qatar Airways (81%), Finnair (77%) or Virgin Australia (74%) 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 $905 for a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $352 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Brisbane) is currently priced at $754.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $161). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $463). 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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