Cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane from $315

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — BNE
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane are usually found in May or November, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$529

One-way from

$315

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$853

Good round-trip deal

$329 or less

Good one-way deal

$330 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/8-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Queenstown to Brisbane
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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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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 18 July 2025.

Thu 7/816:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Mon 11/823:20BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$529
Thu 21/816:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/811:40BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$603
Fri 5/1217:30ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/1220:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop13h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/7$723
Sun 27/716:25ZQN - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 23/810:05BNE - ZQN
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$796
Sun 17/816:25ZQN - BNE
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/819:35BNE - ZQN
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$827

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Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

Brisbane

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/8

16:50-08:30

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Mon 11/8

23:20-10:10

1 stop8h 50m

$529

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/8

16:50-08:30

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 27/8

11:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$603

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/12

17:30-18:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 7/12

20:55-13:10

1 stop13h 15m

$723

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 21/9

16:25-18:15

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Sun 28/9

10:05-16:30

Nonstop3h 25m

$818

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/8

16:25-08:30

2 stops18h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 24/8

19:35-13:30

1 stop15h 55m

$827

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 29/7

18:00-23:50

1 stop7h 50m

$315

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/7

10:55-18:55

1 stop10h 00m

$327

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 27/7

16:25-18:15

Nonstop3h 50m

$372

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

20:25-08:30

1 stop14h 05m

$376

QueenstownBrisbane

ZQN - BNE

ZQNBNE

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/8

07:00-21:30

2 stops16h 30m

$427

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/7

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 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Queenstown to Brisbane is 60 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 18 July 2025.

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 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 18 July 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to BNE are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 18 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Queenstown to Brisbane, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 45m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Queenstown Intl to Brisbane per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Queenstown to Brisbane flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Brisbane round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($529), Virgin Australia ($723), and Qantas Airways ($818) offers the cheapest pricing from Queenstown to Brisbane. Users have found that Jetstar is 26% 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 Virgin Australia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $315. Users have also found prices from $327 and $372 on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Brisbane are Etihad Airways (100%), Qatar Airways (92%) and Virgin Australia (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

    The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Brisbane is $245. On average you can expect to pay $375. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Brisbane), can usually be booked for $543.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Brisbane (average of $160). Flying from Queenstown to Brisbane in September is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$471Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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