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Cheap flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Queenstown (ZQN)

BNE — ZQN
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

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Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$446 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Queenstown

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Brisbane to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Brisbane to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNE to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Brisbane to Queenstown by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

The most flights from BNE to ZQN are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar from Brisbane to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
411 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
463 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Brisbane to Queenstown flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Queenstown round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Brisbane to Queenstown round-trip from $361. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $368, and Qantas Airways, from $531. Virgin Australia is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to Queenstown?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Brisbane to Queenstown are Qatar Airways (96%), Virgin Australia (93%) and Air Canada (87%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Brisbane to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Brisbane to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$361Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
JetstarCheapest$368Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$531Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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