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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 $805. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Queenstown.$648 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $648, select.

Queenstown.$742 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $742, select.

Queenstown.$766 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $766, select.

Queenstown.$774 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $774, select.

Queenstown.$778 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $778, select.

Queenstown.$804 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Brisbane on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Queenstown on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.

Queenstown.$805 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $805, select.

Queenstown.$806 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $806, select.

Queenstown.$808 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Brisbane on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $808, select.

Queenstown.$820 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.

Queenstown.$829 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $829, select.

Queenstown.$838 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $838, select.

Queenstown.$847 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $847, select.

Queenstown.$854 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $854, select.

Queenstown.$862 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $862, select.

Queenstown.$873 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Brisbane on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Queenstown on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $873, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Queenstown

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Brisbane to Queenstown: Alternative routes

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Brisbane to Queenstown: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$347
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	3 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	65

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 $648. 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 April 2026, there are 65 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 June.

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 Monday, 15 June 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, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

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

Jump on a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Queenstown three hours ahead of Brisbane.
Each week, there are 12 Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 08:00 Virgin Australia Regional flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 12:05 with Virgin Australia Regional.
Your BNE to ZQN flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Queenstown (and then exploring more of New Zealand!) is easy with Qantas. This popular carrier has direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Qantas.
With 68.83% of services arriving as scheduled, Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier operating BNE to ZQN flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply 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 (Kingsford Smith) Airport
- Wellington International Airport
- Auckland Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport flight is $347. A return ticket is currently $648. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BNE to ZQN.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BNE to ZQN.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Brisbane Airport, data shows 66.16% of flights complete their journey on time.
Brisbane Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BNE? If you're boarding an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Consider booking a hotel near ZQN if you're on a late Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Queenstown Airport rental car and discover Queenstown and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Hao Rentals and mode rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Queenstown Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Queenstown. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

January is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Queenstown in April.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with temperatures ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC. Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BNE to ZQN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of New Zealand

Queenstown is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a visit to Christchurch will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If you want to check out another major destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are key reasons to visit.