Cheap flights from South Island to Brisbane from $268

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.
CHC — BNE
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Brisbane

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Brisbane flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$564

One-way from

$268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$982
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 40m total
  • South Island to Brisbane
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 35m total
  • South Island to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from South Island to Brisbane

Cheapest flights from South Island to Brisbane
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Brisbane. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Mon 24/1120:35CHC - BNE
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Sat 6/1222:55BNE - CHC
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$564
Fri 7/1115:30CHC - BNE
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Sun 16/1111:45BNE - CHC
1 stop8h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$571
Thu 30/1018:50CHC - BNE
1 stop15h 35mJetstar
Thu 6/1122:55BNE - CHC
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$581
Fri 12/1216:20CHC - BNE
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/122:55BNE - CHC
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$601
Wed 29/1019:10DUD - BNE
1 stop15h 15mJetstar
Wed 5/1122:55BNE - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$604
Sat 15/1118:10CHC - BNE
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1118:10BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$607
Thu 27/1116:05CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1108:20BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/9$609
Tue 21/1006:05CHC - BNE
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$622
Wed 29/1018:50CHC - BNE
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1118:10BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$627
Mon 20/1018:50CHC - BNE
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Sat 25/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Deal found 14/9$631
Fri 10/1011:50DUD - BNE
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Fri 17/1022:55BNE - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$651
Tue 14/1016:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Sat 18/1022:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$656

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Fly from

South Island

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Mon 24/11

20:35-07:25

1 stop13h 50m

Brisbane

Sat 6/12

22:55-15:45

1 stop13h 50m

$564

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Fri 7/11

15:30-20:05

1 stop7h 35m

Brisbane

Sun 16/11

11:45-23:05

1 stop8h 20m

$571

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Fri 21/11

19:50-07:00

1 stop14h 10m

Brisbane

Sun 30/11

08:20-14:50

Nonstop3h 30m

$622

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/3

17:30-07:25

1 stop16h 55m

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

22:55-12:45

1 stop10h 50m

$622

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Fri 21/11

20:35-07:00

1 stop13h 25m

Brisbane

Mon 24/11

18:10-00:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$624

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

09:50-16:55

1 stop10h 05m

Brisbane

Thu 19/3

18:05-07:25

1 stop10h 20m

$627

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Fri 21/11

11:50-21:25

1 stop12h 35m

Brisbane

Sun 30/11

22:55-16:45

1 stop14h 50m

$631

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Thu 27/11

20:35-07:00

1 stop13h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 30/11

08:10-19:55

1 stop8h 45m

$634

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Mon 13/10

18:50-07:30

1 stop15h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 31/10

22:55-13:15

1 stop11h 20m

$641

DunedinBrisbane

DUD - BNE

DUDBNE

Dunedin

Fri 10/10

11:50-18:55

1 stop10h 05m

Brisbane

Fri 17/10

22:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$651

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Brisbane

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Brisbane (average of $279). Flying from South Island 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 EDG to BNE?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Brisbane as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Brisbane

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island 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 16 September 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to BNE are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Brisbane, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Brisbane from South Island?

    Brisbane (BNE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Island to Brisbane. It is only a 12.3 km journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Brisbane’s city centre.

  • How popular is this South Island to Brisbane flight route?

  • How long is the flight from South Island to Brisbane?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from South Island to Brisbane in about 13h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2494 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $268. Users have also found prices from $343 and $405 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Island to Brisbane?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Brisbane?

    Before booking your flight to Brisbane from South Island, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (82%), Emirates (82%), China Eastern( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Brisbane?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $210. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Brisbane) can be booked for $524 on average, our data indicates $6,718 when flying from South Island to Brisbane.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Brisbane?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Brisbane (average of $279). Flying from South Island 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$233Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$447Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$471Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$478Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$525Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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