Cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane from $265
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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — BNE
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
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 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday
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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 15 February 2026.
Sat 14/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/318:10
BNE
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ZQN
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$606
Thu 12/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sat 21/310:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$609
Wed 4/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Wed 11/310:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$629
Fri 8/516:30
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop17h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 15/519:10
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$639
Mon 21/913:40
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 50m
Jetstar
Sat 26/907:15
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/2$662
Fri 20/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 27/318:05
BNE
-
ZQN
2 stops15h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$665
Wed 4/316:30
ZQN
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/319:50
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop15h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$677
Sat 23/518:45
ZQN
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 50m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/510:05
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$690
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 15 February 2026.
Thu 12/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sat 21/310:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$609
Fri 8/516:30
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop17h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 15/519:10
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$639
Wed 4/316:30
ZQN
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/319:50
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop15h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$677
Wed 29/710:50
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Wed 26/823:55
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop14h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$695
Fri 8/516:35
ZQN
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 55m
Virgin Australia
Fri 15/510:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$609
Fri 20/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 27/318:05
BNE
-
ZQN
2 stops15h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$665
Sat 23/518:45
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 50m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/510:05
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$692
Wed 29/717:40
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop7h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 26/809:05
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$690
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 15 February 2026.
Thu 12/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sat 21/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$609
Wed 4/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Wed 11/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$629
Sat 23/518:45
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 50m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/510:05
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$690
Wed 4/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Tue 10/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$710
Fri 20/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Tue 24/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$741
Wed 1/716:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 55m
Virgin Australia
Fri 31/709:05
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$775
Tue 3/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Tue 10/310:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$784
Fri 20/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Fri 27/310:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$829
Sat 14/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sat 21/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$841
Fri 26/609:05
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Fri 3/711:55
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$842
Last-minute flights from Queenstown to Brisbane
Discover last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Brisbane. Data last updated 15 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 4/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Wed 11/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$629
Wed 4/316:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/319:50
BNE
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ZQN
1 stop15h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$677
Wed 4/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Tue 10/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$710
Fri 6/307:00
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop18h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/309:05
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/2$703
Thu 12/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Sat 21/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$609
Sat 14/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/318:10
BNE
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ZQN
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$606
Sat 14/315:05
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop7h 25m
Virgin Australia
Sat 21/310:10
BNE
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ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$730
Fri 20/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 27/318:05
BNE
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ZQN
2 stops15h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$665
Sat 28/320:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sat 4/414:30
BNE
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ZQN
1 stop28h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$733
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 15 February 2026.
Wed 25/317:30
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 11/2$265
Fri 24/416:35
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 14/2$273
Wed 6/516:35
ZQN
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BNE
Nonstop3h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$278
Sat 14/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$290
Tue 24/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$293
Fri 20/316:50
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$295
Tue 24/320:50
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$328
Wed 18/214:00
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop9h 00m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$344
Thu 26/316:50
ZQN
-
BNE
2 stops17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$348
Wed 25/320:50
ZQN
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BNE
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/2$356
Wed 6/516:30
ZQN
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BNE
2 stops17h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$381
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 15 February 2026.
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 15 February 2026.
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QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Thu 12/3
17:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Brisbane
Sat 21/3
10:10-16:40
Nonstop3h 30m
$609
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Fri 8/5
16:35-18:30
Nonstop3h 55m
Brisbane
Fri 15/5
10:10-15:40
Nonstop3h 30m
$609
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Fri 8/5
16:30-08:05
1 stop17h 35m
Brisbane
Fri 15/5
19:10-08:25
1 stop11h 15m
$639
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Fri 20/3
16:50-07:00
2 stops17h 10m
Brisbane
Fri 27/3
18:05-12:20
2 stops15h 15m
$665
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Wed 4/3
16:30-17:15
Nonstop3h 45m
Brisbane
Wed 11/3
19:50-14:35
1 stop15h 45m
$677
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Wed 29/7
17:40-22:50
1 stop7h 10m
Brisbane
Wed 26/8
09:05-14:35
Nonstop3h 30m
$690
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Sat 23/5
18:45-20:35
Nonstop3h 50m
Brisbane
Wed 27/5
10:05-15:35
Nonstop3h 30m
$692
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Wed 29/7
10:50-19:15
1 stop10h 25m
Brisbane
Wed 26/8
23:55-16:50
1 stop14h 55m
$695
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Mon 20/7
16:35-18:30
Nonstop3h 55m
$265
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Wed 25/3
17:30-18:15
Nonstop3h 45m
$265
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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 13 February 2026.
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 $159). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 15 February 2026.
When flying from Queenstown to Brisbane, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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 15 February 2026.
The most flights from ZQN to BNE are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 104 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?
Saturday 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 12% 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 49% 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 $605.
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 12m.
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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 15 February 2026.
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.
Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
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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 613 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 Air New Zealand 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 13h 50m. 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 $341, 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 $372 and $466, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Brisbane?
Consider Finnair (89%), Air Canada (88%) or Virgin Australia (88%) 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 $961 for a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane. The cheapest flight overall is $280 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Brisbane) is currently priced at $609.
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 $159). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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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