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Cheap flights from Brisbane to South Island from $304

BNE — CHC
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to South Island

Tue 3/1118:10 -
1 stop10h 15m
Tue 17/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 19/8$492
Sun 29/1108:20 -
1 stop22h 05m
Sun 13/1206:05 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 19/8$495
Mon 16/1118:10 -
1 stop10h 15m
Mon 23/1106:45 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 18/8$502
Sun 29/1118:10 -
1 stop12h 15m
Fri 4/1221:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 19/8$503
Mon 30/1118:20 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sat 5/1206:05 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 18/8$506
Mon 7/919:35 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 13/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 19/8$507
Sun 29/1118:10 -
1 stop10h 15m
Sat 5/1211:25 -
2 stops8h 45m
Deal found 19/8$509
Sat 28/1118:20 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sun 6/1206:45 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 18/8$510
Sun 1/1118:10 -
1 stop10h 15m
Mon 16/1106:05 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 19/8$512
Mon 7/919:35 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 18/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 19/8$514
Sun 18/1018:10 -
1 stop18h 55m
Thu 22/1016:30 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 18/8$537
Fri 9/1010:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Fri 16/1009:05 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 19/8$555

Find flight deals from Brisbane to South Island

Round-trip from

$492

One-way from

$304

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$567
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/11-17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 10m total
  • Brisbane to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Brisbane to South Island
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE Brisbane - CHC Christchurch

BNECHC

Brisbane

Mon 19/10

16:15-07:35

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 31/10

06:05-07:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$531
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE Brisbane - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Sun 7/2

10:10-16:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/2

17:30-18:15

Nonstop3h 45m

$599

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE Brisbane - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Fri 4/12

18:20-08:25

1 stop11h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/12

20:30-07:00

1 stop13h 30m

$672

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE Brisbane - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Sun 7/2

18:10-09:40

2 stops12h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/2

10:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$675

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE Brisbane - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Sun 6/9

23:50-16:50

1 stop15h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/9

13:40-15:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$693

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE Brisbane - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Tue 27/10

22:55-16:15

1 stop14h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/11

10:45-19:50

1 stop12h 05m

$708

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE Brisbane - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Wed 28/10

22:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/11

10:45-19:50

1 stop12h 05m

$714

BrisbaneNelson

BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

BNENSN

Brisbane

Tue 8/9

19:35-21:45

1 stop24h 10m

Nelson

Sun 13/9

11:05-08:10

1 stop23h 05m

$718

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE Brisbane - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Sat 5/9

23:50-10:10

1 stop8h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/9

13:40-15:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$718

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE Brisbane - CHC Christchurch

BNECHC

Brisbane

Fri 11/9

23:50-14:35

1 stop12h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 18/9

12:55-19:15

1 stop8h 20m

$724

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Brisbane with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to South Island

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to South Island (average of $580). Flying from Brisbane to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $786). 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 BNE to EDG?

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

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to South Island

The most flights from BNE to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to South Island?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to South Island, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Brisbane to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
473 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Brisbane (BNE) if they book a flight from Brisbane to South Island. Brisbane is conveniently located just 12.3 km from Brisbane’s city centre.

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

    Within the past month, 1,877 users have taken a look at flights from Brisbane to South Island.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to South Island in 3h 30m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, or Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance from Brisbane to South Island is about 2398 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Virgin Australia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Brisbane to South Island for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Brisbane to South Island are Brisbane - Christchurch, Brisbane - Queenstown Intl and Brisbane - Blenheim.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Brisbane to South Island on time: China Eastern (77%), Malaysia Airlines (77%), Virgin Australia (63%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $311. While the most popular route (Brisbane - Christchurch) can be booked for $505 on average, our data indicates $1,292 when flying from Brisbane to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to South Island 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 Brisbane to South Island?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to South Island (average of $580). Flying from Brisbane to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $786). 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 5 airlines flying from Brisbane to South Island

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$219Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$251Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$306Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$330Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$342Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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