⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Auckland to Brisbane flights

Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE): 1,426 miles (2,295 km) great-circle, about 3h 20m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $359 round-trip on Jetstar, nonstop, departing May 1, 2026.

JQJetstarJQ150
Depart
AKL
Auckland, New Zealand
06:20
2026-05-01
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Arrive
BNE
Brisbane, Australia
Returns 11:15
2026-05-05
Stops
non-stop
Distance
1,426 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 20m
Trip type
Round-trip
$359
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Auckland to Brisbane fare fly?

$359 round-trip, Jetstar JQ150, departing 2026-05-01 at 06:20, returning 2026-05-05. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Tuesday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 6 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Auckland from Brisbane?

  • Distance: 1,426 miles (2,295 km) great-circle, heading west.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 20m.
  • Departure airport: Auckland International Airport (AKL), Auckland, New Zealand, UTC+12 on May 1, 2026.
  • Arrival: Brisbane International Airport (BNE), Australia, UTC+10 on May 1, 2026.
  • Time difference: Brisbane is 2 hours behind Auckland on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, New Zealand to Australia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 13 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Jetstar JQ150, non-stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Auckland to Brisbane fare compare with other routes from AKL?

At $359, it ranked 4th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AKL (median $1,076). That is 25.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the AKL median of 18.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from AKL of similar length: Sydney (1,342 mi) at $432 and Nadi (1,340 mi) at $573.

Jetstar had the cheapest fare on 9 of 30 AKL routes. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from AKL.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Brisbane?

Of 4 departure airports with a fare to Brisbane, Auckland (AKL) ranked 3rd at $359. Lowest: $116 from Sydney (SYD); highest: $413 from Perth (PER); 4 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Jetstar (4).

The reverse, Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL), was $354 round-trip on Jetstar, nonstop, departing May 8, 2026. Brisbane to Auckland flights.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to Australia?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for Australia: Australian Department of Home Affairs: visa finder. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Pacific/Auckland, Australia/Brisbane; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Auckland to Brisbane flight questions

How far is Auckland from Brisbane by plane?

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Auckland is about 1,426 miles (2,295 km) from Brisbane on a great-circle line from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Brisbane International Airport (BNE), heading west. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from AKL. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Brisbane?

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About 3h 20m nonstop by our estimate for 1,426 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Jetstar fare was nonstop. 4 airports in our feed had a fare to Brisbane; this one ranked 3rd, and 4 of the 4 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Brisbane?

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On May 1, 2026, Auckland was on UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) and Brisbane on UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane), so Brisbane was 2 hours behind Auckland: noon in Auckland was 10:00 in Brisbane. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Brisbane 3 hours behind, in mid-July Brisbane 2 hours behind.

How much is a flight from Auckland to Brisbane?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $359 per person round-trip on Jetstar flight JQ150, departing May 1, 2026, returning May 5, 2026, nonstop. At $359, it ranked 4th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AKL (median $1,076). That is 25.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the AKL median of 18.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Auckland to Brisbane?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Jetstar flight, JQ150, on May 1, 2026. Into Brisbane, 4 of the 4 recorded fares were nonstop. From AKL, 7 of 30 were. The reverse, Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL), was $354 round-trip on Jetstar, nonstop, departing May 8, 2026.

Which airports serve flights from Auckland to Brisbane?

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It departs Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand, and arrives at Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia. An international flight, New Zealand to Australia. Routes from AKL of similar length: Sydney (1,342 mi) at $432 and Nadi (1,340 mi) at $573.

Where else near Brisbane can you fly from Auckland?

Sydney (SYD) $432Melbourne (MEL) $371Queenstown (ZQN) $199Christchurch (CHC) $141Wellington (WLG) $104Nadi (NAN) $573All flights from Auckland →

Other cities with flights to Brisbane

From Sydney (SYD) $116From Melbourne (MEL) $162From Perth (PER) $413

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