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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane from $249

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — BNE
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane are usually found in February or May, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday 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 1 April 2026.

Fri 13/1117:30
ZQN
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 45m
Virgin Australia
Tue 17/1110:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/3$626
Sat 16/509:45
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop11h 50m
Jetstar
Sat 23/523:55
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/4$646
Mon 1/614:25
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop7h 35m
Virgin Australia
Mon 15/610:10
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/3$655
Tue 12/517:30
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 19/523:55
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/3$674
Tue 26/510:50
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Tue 9/608:15
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop6h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$675
Wed 13/511:15
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/510:05
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$685
Fri 15/509:20
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop24h 50m
Air New Zealand
Fri 22/519:10
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/3$690
Sat 4/417:35
ZQN
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sat 11/412:35
BNE
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 30m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 28/3$697
Sat 16/517:20
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 23/519:10
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$701
Sun 5/416:35
ZQN
-
BNE
Nonstop3h 55m
Virgin Australia
Sun 12/407:55
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop6h 50m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 29/3$703
Mon 1/607:00
ZQN
-
BNE
1 stop13h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/619:10
BNE
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$707

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$646

One-way from

$249

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$774

Good round-trip deal

$245 or less

Good one-way deal

$330 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 19/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/5

17:30-08:10

1 stop16h 40m

Brisbane

Tue 19/5

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

$674

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 26/5

10:50-19:15

1 stop10h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 9/6

08:15-16:45

1 stop6h 30m

$675

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

10:50-19:15

1 stop10h 25m

Brisbane

Wed 20/5

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

$709

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

17:20-07:45

1 stop16h 25m

Brisbane

Thu 21/5

17:55-11:10

1 stop15h 15m

$751

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/5

09:20-08:10

1 stop24h 50m

Brisbane

Fri 22/5

19:35-09:40

2 stops12h 05m

$771
Fastest return journey

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/7

17:40-22:50

1 stop7h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 4/8

06:05-16:45

2 stops8h 40m

$771

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/5

13:25-21:20

1 stop9h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 19/5

12:55-10:35

2 stops19h 40m

$773

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 26/5

14:35-18:00

2 stops29h 25m

Brisbane

Tue 9/6

12:20-10:40

2 stops20h 20m

$796
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 19/7

17:40-19:35

Nonstop3h 55m

$249

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 15/4

17:40-22:50

1 stop7h 10m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Brisbane from Queenstown with our price prediction graph.
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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 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Queenstown to Brisbane is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $138). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 1 April 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 1 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, such as Virgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
451 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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?

    If you book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane, you will be flying from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane. Flights to Brisbane (BNE) from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) take 3h 50m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Brisbane flight route?

    Flights from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane have been viewed 126 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    There are many flights that can get you from Queenstown to Brisbane in 16h 40m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 2398 km between Queenstown and Brisbane. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($383), offers the cheapest pricing from Queenstown to Brisbane. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $206. Users have also found prices from $223 and $235 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Brisbane are Qatar Airways (96%), Air Canada (95%) and Virgin Australia (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Brisbane is $155. On average you can expect to pay $331. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Brisbane), can usually be booked for $675.

  • 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 $138). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in July is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 airline flying from Queenstown to Brisbane

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$383Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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