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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Christchurch Airport to Brisbane Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $611. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Brisbane.$590 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $590, select.

Brisbane.$590 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $590, select.

Brisbane.$590 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $590, select.

Brisbane.$590 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $590, select.

Brisbane.$590 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $590, select.

Brisbane.$592 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.

Brisbane.$592 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.

Brisbane.$593 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.

Brisbane.$598 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Brisbane on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.

Brisbane.$605 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Brisbane on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Brisbane.$610 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $610, select.

Brisbane.$611 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Brisbane on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.

Brisbane.$611 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Brisbane on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.

Brisbane.$611 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Brisbane on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.

Brisbane.$611 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Thu, 18 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Brisbane on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.

Brisbane.$611 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Brisbane on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $611, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Brisbane

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Christchurch to Brisbane: Alternative routes

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Cheapest flight found	$590
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	3 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airline	Etihad Airways
Average flights per week	120

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Brisbane: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Christchurch to Brisbane?

The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to Brisbane is $590. 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 Christchurch to Brisbane?

3 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from Christchurch to Brisbane.

Which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Brisbane?

Etihad Airways, Qantas and Emirates fly direct from Christchurch to Brisbane.

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

As of March 2026, there are 120 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Brisbane.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Brisbane is usually May.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Brisbane Airport on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Brisbane?

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When is the best time to book flights to Brisbane?

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

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

Currently, Jetstar and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flight tickets to Brisbane.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Brisbane?

Direct flights are available from Christchurch to Brisbane with Emirates, Qantas and Virgin Australia. These take a touch under 4 hours.

Flights with 1 stop, normally through Sydney, are also available for around the same price. Along with the airlines mentioned above, Jetstar also flies this route.

Is there a time difference between Christchurch and Brisbane?

Yes. Brisbane is 3 hours behind Christchurch in summer, and 2 hours behind in winter.

What is the weather like in Brisbane?

Brisbane is far warmer than Christchurch. The Australian city's coldest month, July, has an average temperature of 15°C, which is only marginally cooler than Christchurch's warmest month at 17°C. Brisbane is hottest in January with average temperatures of 25°C, but don't be surprised to see the mercury reach into the 30s regularly.

Brisbane gets twice as much rain as Christchurch over the year, with most of it falling over summer.

How expensive is Brisbane?

Visitors from New Zealand to Australia often notice prices are slightly more expensive. When in Brisbane, be prepared to pay a little extra for accommodation and everyday expenses.

	Christchurch	Brisbane
Average cost of a meal	NZ$20.00	NZ$20.00
Average cost of a coffee	NZ$4.40	NZ$4.70
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD	NZ$45-NZ$65	NZ$40-NZ$50

Essential travel information for Brisbane

New Zealand citizens do not require a visa to visit Australia.

Public transport in Brisbane is cheaper with a go card.

Departing from Christchurch

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the 2nd busiest airport in New Zealand. Direct flights are available to 4 cities in Australia: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney.

The airport in Christchurch has a single terminal for all flights. Once you arrive, the check-in and bag drop counters are on the ground floor, while security checks are upstairs.

Before you get to the security checks, you'll pass through the airport's food court where you can choose from a wide variety of international cuisines. The majority of the terminal's shops are found in this area too.

For flights to Australia, you should aim to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight.

Arriving in Brisbane

Brisbane Airport (BNE) is Australia's 3rd busiest airport, behind those in Sydney and Melbourne. It has separate terminals for international and domestic flights.

Once your plane has landed, you'll pass through customs and into the arrivals hall, where you can get a coffee, buy last-minute essentials and take out Australian dollars. Car hire at Brisbane Airport is also available.

The drive to the CBD takes 10 minutes. If you prefer to take it easy, a taxi is likely to cost AU$35-AU$45, while an Uber would be AU$10 or so cheaper. Trains and buses are also available, with trains taking 20 minutes and buses taking 45 minutes.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January, 2018.