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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $692. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Queenstown.$608 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $608, select.

Queenstown.$612 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.

Queenstown.$635 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $635, select.

Queenstown.$638 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $638, select.

Queenstown.$640 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.

Queenstown.$644 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.

Queenstown.$649 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $649, select.

Queenstown.$670 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $670, select.

Queenstown.$688 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.

Queenstown.$688 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.

Queenstown.$688 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.

Queenstown.$691 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jun, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

Queenstown.$691 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

Queenstown.$691 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May, returning Tue, 1 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

Queenstown.$691 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Tue, 8 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

Queenstown.$691 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

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Brisbane to Queenstown: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found	$608
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	3 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	67

Finding cheap flights from Brisbane to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Brisbane to Queenstown?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to Queenstown is $608. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown?

3 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Brisbane to Queenstown.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Queenstown?

Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Brisbane to Queenstown.

How many flights are there a week from Brisbane to Queenstown?

As of July 2026, there are 67 flights per week flying from Brisbane to Queenstown.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Queenstown?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Queenstown?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown with?

Currently, Virgin Australia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, making Queenstown three hours ahead of Brisbane.
Each week, there are 16 Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BNE to ZQN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Queenstown, New Zealand. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Virgin Australia.
With a reliable 88.24% of services arriving as scheduled, Virgin Australia has the best on-time record for BNE to ZQN flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BNE and ZQN:
- Sydney Airport
- Auckland International Airport
- Wellington Airport

Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Of all flights departing from Brisbane Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Brisbane Airport from central Brisbane, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BNE? If you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Consider booking a hotel near ZQN if you're taking a late Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and experience more of Queenstown and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Queenstown Airport around two weeks before you travel.

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport to the centre of Queenstown has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Queenstown. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC. Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BNE to ZQN in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 6ºC on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

Queenstown has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. Around 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a visit to Christchurch will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
Dunedin is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. No journey is complete without dropping by Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.