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$263 Find cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane

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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Brisbane (ZQN-BNE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Brisbane that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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16:30 - 18:25ZQN-BNE
3h 55mdirect
10:15 - 15:40BNE-ZQN
3h 25mdirect
$716Virgin Australia
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
13:00 - 14:55ZQN-BNE
27h 55m1 stop
06:45 - 16:15BNE-ZQN
7h 30m1 stop
$717Jetstar
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Tue, 23 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
07:00 - 14:55ZQN-BNE
9h 55m1 stop
06:45 - 16:15BNE-ZQN
7h 30m1 stop
Mon, 22 Jul - Mon, 29 Jul
14:25 - 16:20ZQN-BNE
3h 55mdirect
07:55 - 16:45BNE-ZQN
6h 50m1 stop
$768Virgin Australia
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Sun, 16 Jun - Thu, 27 Jun
16:25 - 08:30ZQN-BNE
18h 05m2 stops
19:35 - 09:55BNE-ZQN
12h 20m2 stops
$788Air New Zealand
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Sun, 8 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep
13:00 - 14:55ZQN-BNE
27h 55m1 stop
06:45 - 10:10BNE-ZQN
25h 25m1 stop
$855Jetstar
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Fri, 24 May - Mon, 27 May
10:25 - 08:15ZQN-BNE
23h 50m1 stop
19:35 - 10:40BNE-ZQN
13h 05m2 stops
$860Air New Zealand
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
15:25 - 23:05ZQN-BNE
9h 40m1 stop
10:05 - 15:30BNE-ZQN
3h 25mdirect
$1,608Qantas Airways
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Mon, 9 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep
16:25 - 18:15ZQN-BNE
3h 50mdirect
10:05 - 15:30BNE-ZQN
3h 25mdirect
$3,448Emirates
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Wed, 14 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
16:25 - 18:15ZQN-BNE
3h 50mdirect
10:05 - 15:30BNE-ZQN
3h 25mdirect
$4,254Emirates
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Wed, 14 Aug - Sat, 17 Aug

Flights from Queenstown to Brisbane - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Brisbane to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane?

The average price of all flights from Queenstown to Brisbane clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Brisbane on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Queenstown, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane is November, where tickets cost $754 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,101 and $1,069 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Brisbane, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Queenstown to Brisbane found on KAYAK was with Jetstar for $263. Virgin Australia proposed a return connection from $716 and Jetstar from $717.

Which airlines fly direct between Queenstown and Brisbane?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Queenstown to Brisbane. They are Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest airline for this route is Qantas Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing $371. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Australia.

How many flights are there between Queenstown and Brisbane per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Brisbane, with an average flight time of 3h 51m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 9 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 33% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Queenstown and Brisbane?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane take?

The average direct flight takes 3h 50m, covering a distance of 3,859 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Queenstown to Brisbane?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 16:25 and will be landing in Brisbane at 18:15.

What’s the latest departure time from Queenstown to Brisbane?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Queenstown to Brisbane jets off at 16:30 and lands at 18:25.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$263
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Queenstown to Brisbane

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Brisbane based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Brisbane

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane was $156 for a one-way ticket and $425 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    Queenstown and Brisbane are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Queenstown from Queenstown Intl and will be arriving at Brisbane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Brisbane flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Queenstown and Brisbane, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    You can catch a direct flight from Queenstown to Brisbane on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, Air New Zealand or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Brisbane are Air New Zealand and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $704 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $922 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to Brisbane.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Brisbane from Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Brisbane with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Brisbane from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Queenstown to Brisbane

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $349 or less one-way and $910 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane?

Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Brisbane

Monday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air Canada, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air Canada, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +4 more

Air Canada, Emirates, +5 more

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Direct returns

Brisbane to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air Canada, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Air Canada, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air Canada, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +4 more

Air Canada, Emirates, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Queenstown to Brisbane

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Brisbane. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Brisbane? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
8.8Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

Very bad !! My confirmed ticket got canceled with out notifying me in hyd airport , crew didn’t help us out !! They were very rude!! They made me pay for the confirmed ticket again !! Can you please let us know how I can get the refund for the ticket I paid

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Quality and tasty Food and service, bigger seat comfort and leg room, etc.

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

Over all good service but from Dubai to Delhi horrible service. Not happy

Ask for extra blanket if needed. Also middle seating have bad access position to access reading light and vent so only choose those seating if traveling as family or friends, etc.

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

We purchased extra legroom seats for both legs of flight through budget air. Seats were not honored by emirates. Had to spend frustrating hour to get seats we paid for on first leg to Dubai. Second leg to Jakarta were denied and had to sit in middle seat. Had to spend hour on phone yesterday to try to get refund. We’re told needed to send copies of boarding passes of which already threw away first leg boarding pass. Very very frustrating. This happened as well one year ago with emirates.

Check in and check out procedures Check in and onboarding was delayed by interval of 15 minutes .. total delayed by 90 minutes Bags took more than 2 hours to come out at Bali airport .. a very big wait after a 30 hour flight Bags were delayed for a very big crowd … 2 flights came in and their passengers were out sooner than ours

It was also a great experience except to the inconvenience of connecting flights since we need to took buses to go to another terminal and the boarding was easy but if you manage to find the terminal in time. Still it was a great experience with Kayak and Emirates.

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Queenstown to Brisbane found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/8Tue
2 stopsJetstar
25h 20mZQN-BNE
$263
7/9Sat
1 stopJetstar
7h 15mZQN-BNE
$274
7/9Sat
directVirgin Australia
3h 55mZQN-BNE
$347
25/5Sat
directVirgin Australia
3h 55mZQN-BNE
$380
17/8Sat
2 stopsAir New Zealand
18h 10mZQN-BNE
$397
25/5Sat
2 stopsAir New Zealand
21h 25mZQN-BNE
$409
26/5Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 50mZQN-BNE
$448
30/6Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 50mZQN-BNE
$522
18/8Sun
directEmirates
3h 50mZQN-BNE
$1,360
14/8Wed
directEmirates
3h 50mZQN-BNE
$1,886

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Queenstown - Brisbane Flights

Departure:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Destination:

Brisbane (BNE)Australia

Return flight deals:

Brisbane - Queenstown

Cabin classes:

$389