Can I fly direct from Wellington to Brisbane?

Direct flights from Wellington to Brisbane are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 13.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How many hours is the flight from Wellington to Brisbane?

The direct flight from Wellington to Brisbane typically takes approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2511 kilometers. Flights with one stopover usually have a median duration of 8 hours and 40 minutes, which is significantly longer than direct options.

How often do cheap flights from Wellington to Brisbane come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Wellington to Brisbane have been classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route can typically find favorable prices with some regularity. The availability of these deals has been consistently observed across the trailing quarter.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Wellington to Brisbane

2026-09-19 – 2026-09-26
WLG - Brisbane
73% AI deal score
NZ$850
NZ$735
Round trip
2026-10-09 – 2026-10-18
WLG - Brisbane
68% AI deal score
NZ$670
NZ$735
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2026-10-22 – 2026-10-28
WLG - Brisbane
68% AI deal score
NZ$707
NZ$770
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2027-01-12 – 2027-01-26
WLG - Brisbane
65% AI deal score
NZ$752
NZ$775
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2026-11-20 – 2026-11-25
WLG - Brisbane
67% AI deal score
NZ$548
NZ$777
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2026-11-14 – 2026-11-20
WLG - Brisbane
67% AI deal score
NZ$536
NZ$777
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2026-09-21 – 2026-09-29
WLG - Brisbane
72% AI deal score
NZ$813
NZ$778
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2026-09-19 – 2026-09-21
WLG - Brisbane
74% AI deal score
NZ$896
NZ$778
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2026-09-21 – 2026-09-30
WLG - Brisbane
70% AI deal score
NZ$808
NZ$778
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2026-11-18 – 2026-11-22
WLG - Brisbane
68% AI deal score
NZ$549
NZ$778
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Wellington to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Brisbane

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Wellington to Brisbane, the most budget-friendly month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $270. Other economical options include April, where the median fare is $310, and March, with a median of $335.

Fares for flights from Wellington to Brisbane typically range from $486–$713, with a median of $603. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 15% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for savings.

When considering flights from Wellington to Brisbane, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 13.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Wellington to Brisbane. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Wellington to Brisbane takes about 4h 5m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 4h 5m. However, for connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends to 9h 35m.

The distance between Wellington and Brisbane is approximately 2511 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Brisbane

Regular price: NZ$673 - NZ$1,173

Prices for flights from Wellington to Brisbane are currently within the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Wellington to Brisbane range from NZD 673 to NZD 1173. The current lowest deal is NZD 735 with QantasLink, for travel from Sep 19-Sep 26.

now NZ$735

Low NZ$673

High NZ$1,173

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Brisbane

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to BNE is March, with a median price of $200. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $686. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$200

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$686

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Brisbane

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Brisbane

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,432

NZ$1,068

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,414

NZ$1,051

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

NZ$1,418

NZ$1,129

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,415

NZ$1,021

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,414

NZ$1,097

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,301

NZ$1,222

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Brisbane

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

NZ$1,407 → NZ$1,009

28%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

NZ$1,408 → NZ$1,009

28%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

NZ$1,407 → NZ$1,040

26%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

NZ$1,425 → NZ$1,056

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Brisbane

Wellington - Brisbane route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Wellington to Brisbane are near the typical level, with a median of $603.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $270, followed by April at $310.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m

Direct flights from Wellington to Brisbane typically take 4h 5m; connecting flights average 9h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 86.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct routes

Air New Zealand is one airline that offers direct flights from Wellington to Brisbane.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Brisbane are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wellington to Brisbane.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$674

Brisbane main airports to arrive at

Brisbane (BNE)

Cheapest

Brisbane Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Wellington to Brisbane.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$674

Airports nearby Brisbane used as alternative

Gold Coast (OOL)

Cheapest

Gold Coast Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity and frequent domestic flights, despite potential traffic.

📍 ~90 km from Brisbane (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$442

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Brisbane

$1,087

Save $12

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Brisbane

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Wellington to Brisbane has been 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $360. Prices typically increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $602, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $606. This suggests that last-minute deals are often available for this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Brisbane is considered to be $486 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $603. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed being $713 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Brisbane have been February, April, and March. February typically sees a median price of $270, while April averages $310. The annual median price for this route is $603, indicating significant savings during these months. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $335.

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Wellington to Brisbane: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Brisbane

The distance between Wellington and Brisbane is approximately 2511 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Brisbane

Regular price: NZ$673 - NZ$1,173

Prices for flights from Wellington to Brisbane are currently within the regular range.

Regularly, flights from Wellington to Brisbane range from NZD 673 to NZD 1173. The current lowest deal is NZD 735 with QantasLink, for travel from Sep 19-Sep 26.

now NZ$735

Low NZ$673

High NZ$1,173

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Brisbane

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$200

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$686

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Brisbane

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Brisbane

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,432

NZ$1,068

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,414

NZ$1,051

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

QantasLink

NZ$1,418

NZ$1,129

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,415

NZ$1,021

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Jetstar

NZ$1,414

NZ$1,097

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Brisbane

Wellington (WLG) - Brisbane (BNE)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$1,301

NZ$1,222

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Brisbane

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

NZ$1,407 → NZ$1,009

28%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

NZ$1,408 → NZ$1,009

28%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

NZ$1,407 → NZ$1,040

26%

2 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 3

NZ$1,425 → NZ$1,056

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Brisbane