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
1 adult
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

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.

Round-trip from

$742

One-way from

$365

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$818

Good round-trip deal

$1,014 or less

Good one-way deal

$430 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/1-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane.

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Queenstown

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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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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 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?

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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

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?

  • 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 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, 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$356Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$466Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$559Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$622Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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