Brisbane to Christchurch (BNE–CHC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,552 mi airlines 62/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
QF133
QF Qant
73H
8:25 AM
AEST TI
2:55 PM
NZDT
3h 30m
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Prices
EK5725
EK Emirates
73H
8:25 AM
AEST TI
2:55 PM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E4926
6E IndiGo
73H
8:25 AM
AEST T4
2:55 PM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4855
AY Finnair
73H
8:25 AM
AEST TT4
2:55 PM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BR3208
BR EVA
32Q
8:40 AM
AEST TI
3:10 PM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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NZ206
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
10:40 AM
AEST TI
5:10 PM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EK5067
EK Emirates
73H
5:55 PM
AEST T4
12:25 AM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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QF135
QF Qant
73H
5:55 PM
AEST TT4
12:25 AM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BR3212
BR EVA
32Q
6:10 PM
AEST TI
12:40 AM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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NZ204
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
6:10 PM
AEST TI
12:40 AM
NZDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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QF132
QF Qant
73H
6:20 AM
NZDT
7:05 AM
AEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AY4858
AY Finnair
73H
6:20 AM
NZDT
7:05 AM
AEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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6E4917
6E IndiGo
73H
6:20 AM
NZDT
7:05 AM
AEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EK5383
EK Emirates
73H
6:20 AM
NZDT
7:05 AM
AEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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BR3207
BR EVA
32N
8:45 AM
NZDT
9:40 AM
AEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EK5068
EK Emirates
73H
3:55 PM
NZDT
4:40 PM
AEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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6E4947
6E IndiGo
73H
3:55 PM
NZDT
4:40 PM
AEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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QF134
QF Qant
73H
3:55 PM
NZDT
4:40 PM
AEST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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NZ203
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:00 PM
AEST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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BR3209
BR EVA
32Q
4:05 PM
NZDT
5:00 PM
AEST
3h 55m
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Brisbane to Christchurch
6 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 1,552 mi 3h 30m nonstop +3h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

BNE–CHC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Qantas and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,552 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 14 73H 3h30
QF Qantas 14 73H 3h30 Oneworld
BR EVA Air 10 32Q 3h30 Star Alliance
NZ Air New Zealand 10 32Q 3h30 Star Alliance
6E IndiGo 7 73H 3h30
AY Finnair 7 73H 3h30 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – BR, NZ
73H Boeing 737-800 – 6E, AY, EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + EK (21 flights/wk, 34%)
Oneworld: AY + QF (21 flights/wk, 34%)
Star Alliance: BR + NZ (20 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to CHC direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
278
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Christchurch is 3 hours ahead of Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · CHC: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 9:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
1,552 mi / 2,498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

BNE–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance1,552 mi / 2,498 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights62 out / 66 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: BNE
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,552 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo, Finnair, EVA Air, Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from BNE to CHC. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, AKL, WLG, ADL, MEL, CAN, ZQN, NAN, CNS, HKG, SIN and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Christchurch is 3 hours ahead of Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from CHC to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to CHC

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Finnair, EVA Air, Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BNE to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to CHC ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,552 miles (2,498 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.