$249 Find Cheap Flights from Brisbane to New Zealand

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Cheap Flights from Brisbane to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$409
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$572
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$565
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$567
Hamilton
Hamilton1 stop$623
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$624
Napier
Napier1 stop$796
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$880
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$711
Gisborne
Gisborne1 stop$759
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$706
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$718
Invercargill
Invercargill2 stops$872
Whanganui
Whanganui1 stop$827
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$409
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$572
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$565
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$567
Hamilton
Hamilton1 stop$623
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$624
Napier
Napier1 stop$796
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$880
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$711
Gisborne
Gisborne1 stop$759
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$706
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$718
Invercargill
Invercargill2 stops$872
Whanganui
Whanganui1 stop$827

Book Cheap Brisbane to New Zealand Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Brisbane to New Zealand that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Brisbane to New Zealand

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:05
BNE
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AKL
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
17:25 - 19:15
AKL
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BNE
3h 50mdirect
$409Jetstar
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 4 May
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:05
BNE
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AKL
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 08:10
AKL
-
BNE
3h 50mdirect
$415Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Air New Zealand Logo
19:10 - 00:40
BNE
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CHC
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 18:00
CHC
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BNE
14h 00m
1 stop
$565Air New Zealand
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 00:40
BNE
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CHC
3h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 19:15
CHC
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BNE
11h 35m
1 stop
$578Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
19:10 - 00:40
BNE
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CHC
3h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
21:05 - 08:10
CHC
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BNE
13h 05m
1 stop
$579Air New Zealand
Thu, 28 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 00:40
BNE
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CHC
3h 30mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 19:15
CHC
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BNE
10h 45m
1 stop
$588Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
07:55 - 16:45
BNE
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ZQN
6h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 18:30
ZQN
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BNE
3h 55mdirect
$613Virgin Australia
Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
10:10 - 15:40
BNE
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ZQN
3h 30mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 18:30
ZQN
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BNE
3h 55mdirect
$623Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
08:15 - 19:10
BNE
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PMR
8h 55m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
11:45 - 17:45
PMR
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BNE
8h 00m
1 stop
$935Qantas Airways
Tue, 9 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 20:25
BNE
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IVC
9h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:25 - 08:00
IVC
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BNE
21h 35m
1 stop
$974Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Brisbane to New Zealand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Brisbane to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Brisbane to New Zealand flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Brisbane found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $254 return. The most popular route is from Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $254.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Brisbane to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $408 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,091.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Brisbane to New Zealand?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $600, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost $363 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $634 and $501 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Brisbane to New Zealand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Brisbane to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Brisbane to New Zealand, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from New Zealand back to Brisbane, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Brisbane to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Brisbane to New Zealand, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$249
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
Flight from Brisbane to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • What are the main transfer options from Auckland International Airport to the city centre?

    Auckland International Airport has free shuttle buses for inter-terminal transfer. The city centre is about 13 miles from Auckland International Airport. You can consider the Skybus, which operates 24/7 and depart after every 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a taxi outside Door 8 near the Arrivals area and get to the city centre in about 30 minutes.

  • Does Auckland International Airport have car rental facilities?

    Auckland International Airport features major car rental companies, including Hertz, Budget and Avis. The car rental desks are in the terminal building. Car rental agencies operating off-airport, such as Sixt, offer shuttle services to their offices.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Brisbane to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Brisbane to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Brisbane to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Brisbane to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Brisbane to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Brisbane to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Brisbane to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Brisbane to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Brisbane to the following destinations at these prices or less: Auckland $275 one-way - $430 round-trip
  • After you find cheap flights from Brisbane to New Zealand, you will have several transfer options from the city centre to the Brisbane Airport (BNE). The airport is roughly is about 5 miles from central Brisbane. Consider Airtrain, which departs every 15 minutes, getting you to the airport in 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can take Con-x-ion buses, which offer door-to-door pickups from various locations.
  • Suppose you need to refresh or grab a bite before your flight, you can step into one of the onsite lounges at Brisbane Airport. These include the Emirates Lounge past security near Gate 75, and The Virgin Australia Lounge opposite Gate 41 at Level 2. For a pre-flight individual treat, including body massage, you can visit the Plaza Premium Wellness Spa near the Departure area on Level 3.
  • You can fly to several airports once you find a cheap flight from Brisbane to New Zealand, including Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Auckland is New Zealand’s busiest airport and receives most direct trips to the country. It is an ideal arrival point for those wishing to tour the northern part of the island. On the other hand, Christchurch International Airport makes for an excellent arrival point for attractions in the South Island.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Brisbane to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Brisbane to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
China AirlinesOverall score based on 813 reviews
8.5Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Well, we upgraded and on a 14 hour flight not sure how we would tolerate it otherwise. The upgrades are ridiculously expensive and even with empty seats even in first class it was difficult to upgrade. Probably won’t fly China Air again due to this. The attendants tho were much better than the airlines in the states and there attentiveness and care for your comfort far exceeds other airlines in the states.

10.0 ExcellentEileen, Jan 2026
HAN - TPE
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Well, we upgraded and on a 14 hour flight not sure how we would tolerate it otherwise. The upgrades are ridiculously expensive and even with empty seats even in first class it was difficult to upgrade. Probably won’t fly China Air again due to this. The attendants tho were much better than the airlines in the states and there attentiveness and care for your comfort far exceeds other airlines in the states.

Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

We are glad to have used China Airlines for our trip. Continue the good service! Thank you!

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

They need to improve on how the plane lands cause it was not smooth at all.

I did not like how the plane landed. It was not smooth.

Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

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