AKL → BNENew Zealand → Australia

Cheap flights from Auckland to Brisbane

1,426 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Auckland to Brisbane at a glance

1,426 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~128 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE) cover 1,426 miles (2,294 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 7 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Auckland to Brisbane covers 1,426 miles (2,294 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 7 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 2nd most competitive of 45 routes from Auckland. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

Route
AKL (0 mi)BNE (1,426 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 1,426 miles. Direct carriers include AA, CI, EK, NZ, QF, TN and VA.

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Airlines on this route

7 airlines fly Auckland → Brisbane. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
CIDirect
EKDirect
NZDirect
QFDirect
TNDirect
VADirect
Baggage on Auckland → Brisbane: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while CI and EK may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Auckland to Brisbane — quick answers

How far is Auckland from Brisbane by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane (BNE) is 1,426 miles (2,294 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Brisbane?

The average nonstop flight time from AKL to BNE is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Brisbane?

7 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, CI, EK, NZ, QF, TN, VA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Auckland → Brisbane

Route type
medium-haul regional
Time zone difference
2 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~128 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Brisbane — moderate weather and pricing.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
7 airlines fly direct — rank 2 of 45 routes from Auckland
Airline network
NZ: 39 destinations from AKL; VA: 9 destinations from AKL; QF: 6 destinations from AKL
Alternative origin airports
HLZ (Hamilton, 66 mi); TKZ (Tokoroa, 91 mi); TRG (Tauranga, 91 mi)
Alternative destination airports
OOL (Gold Coast, 58 mi); AQL (Armidale, 233 mi); HXX (Heron, 286 mi)
Nearby destinations
Gold Coast, Australia (58 mi); Armidale, Australia (233 mi); Heron, Australia (286 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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