Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Auckland is three hours ahead of Brisbane and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Each week, there are 69 Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, select the 06:35 Jetstar flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 19:35 with Air New Zealand.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your BNE to AKL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport, so jetting off to Auckland (and then seeing more of New Zealand!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
China Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers BNE to AKL flights is China Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.67% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BNE and AKL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Wellington International Airport
Queenstown Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport flight is R 2,388. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,763. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from BNE to AKL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BNE to AKL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
When it comes to Brisbane Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights complete their journey on time.
Brisbane Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BNE? If you've booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Consider booking a hotel close to AKL if you're on a late Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and venture far and wide through Auckland and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Auckland in April.
Book your flight from Brisbane Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to explore Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BNE to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Auckland, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Journey around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its popular sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
