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Find the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Queenstown to Brisbane flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Queenstown to Brisbane: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Queenstown to Brisbane below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Brisbane.

Queenstown to Brisbane: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$637
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Brisbane: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Queenstown to Brisbane is $637. 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.
3 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Queenstown to Brisbane.
Etihad Airways, Virgin Australia and Air Canada fly direct from Queenstown to Brisbane.
As of April 2024, there are 62 flights per week flying from Queenstown to Brisbane.
The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Brisbane is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport on Saturday, 8 June 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
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 Brisbane 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.
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.
Currently, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Brisbane.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown to Brisbane?

  • Virgin Australia operates nonstop flights from Queenstown to Brisbane a few times a week.
  • This is a popular route, so if you’re keen to save money, use Skyscanner’s cheapest month search tools to help you snap up an affordable flight.

How easy is it to depart on flights from Queenstown to Brisbane?

The Queenstown Airport is a compact airport that operates international flights to Australia. This easy-to-navigate airport has 1 terminal.

  • Main Terminal – all flights to Brisbane fly from the main terminal.

There are more facilities at Queenstown Airport than you’d expect, such as a duty-free shop, gift stores, a bookshop, a pharmacy, a few dining outlets, ATMs, currency exchange, and free WiFi.

Typically, you should arrive at Queenstown Airport at least 2 hours before your flight to Brisbane is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Queenstown to Brisbane? 

  • All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
  • New Zealand citizens have a right to travel, live and work in Australia, for more information, please visit the Australian High Commission.

What is Brisbane Airport like? 

Brisbane Airport is larger than Queenstown’s, so there are more facilities you can access upon landing. There are also excellent transportation links to the city centre, which is only 17km away. There are 2 terminals at this airport.

  • International Terminal – flights from Queenstown to Brisbane fly into this terminal. 

You can access cash machines, charging outlets, currency exchange, duty-free shops, dining outlets, VIP lounges, free WiFi, car hire desks, and information counter at Brisbane’s international terminal. Inter-terminal transfers are via a free-of-charge shuttle, or via the AirTrain for 5AUD ($5.25) – please note this fee is waived for Virgin Australia customers.

What is the weather like in Brisbane?

  • Brisbane is a lot warmer than Queenstown throughout the year. In the summer months you can expect averages of 30°C, and in winter averages of 10°C.

Is there a time difference between Queenstown and Brisbane? 

  • Brisbane is 2-3 hours behind Queenstown, depending on the time of year.

Is Brisbane cheaper than Queenstown?

Brisbane is cheaper than Queenstown (though occasionally you’ll find Brisbane can be pricier when it comes to dining). To take full advantage of these lower prices, you should look for cheap hotels in Brisbane with Skyscanner. Also, if you’ve never been to Brisbane, you should check out our city guide here.

  Queenstown Brisbane
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $100 80AUD ($84)
Average cost of a coffee $4.75 4.30AUD ($4.50)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $23-35 45-55AUD ($47-58)

What about return flights from Brisbane to Queenstown? 

Want to get back to Queenstown? The Return feature is an easy way to see return fares, or go to our Brisbane to Queenstown flights page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of May 2019


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