Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes. Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, making Queenstown 3 hours ahead of Brisbane.
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport start at 08:00 — the earliest with Virgin Australia. The last departure is the 19:30 option with Virgin Australia. In total, you can choose from 12 services every week between BNE and ZQN.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Qantas is your ticket to exploring Queenstown (and perhaps some other exciting parts of New Zealand!). Look through the direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between BNE and ZQN:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Wellington International Airport
Auckland Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from BNE to ZQN, check if you need a visa to enter New Zealand. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane, Brisbane Airport can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your journey? Stay near BNE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
More about Queenstown
Start your Queenstown trip right by finding a great stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from BNE to ZQN, browse our range of hotel options including:
Shotover River and Shotover Jet are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Queenstown must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Glenorchy-Queenstown Road.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 21 minutes.
Complete your Queenstown trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Queenstown Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Queenstown stay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport is $287. The cheapest price for a return flight is $480. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from BNE to ZQN.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from BNE to ZQN. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Queenstown. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with temperatures ranging from 6 ºC to 18 ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to ZQN in July. Average temperatures are between -2 ºC and 6 ºC then.