Australia to New Zealand Β· 1,552 miles (2,497 km)

Brisbane (BNE) to Christchurch (CHC) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Brisbane (BNE) to Christchurch (CHC) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Christchurch (CHC): Air New Zealand and Qantas. The two airports are 1,552 miles (2,497 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Queenstown, Wellington and Sydney and more.

How many miles BNE to CHC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand10,000$71.20–130
British Airways ClubOn Qantas11,000$91.20–330
Iberia ClubOn Qantas11,000$121.20–430
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas11,000$71.20–300
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$80.30–152.75
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$71.20–130
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand15,000$99.20–158
American AAdvantageOn Qantas15,000$71.20–130
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$71.20–130
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas15,000$151.20–350
JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas15,000$71.20–130
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand17,500$71.20–130

Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from BNE to CHC

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book BNE to CHC with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

BNE to CHC with one stop

7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Queenstown (ZQN)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Qantas logo
    Virgin Australia logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    +1
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Wellington (WLG)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
    Jetstar logo
    Qantas logo
    Virgin Australia logo
    Emirates logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    +1
  • Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand and Jetstar the whole way
    China Airlines logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
    +2
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
    Jetstar logo
    Qantas logo
    Virgin Australia logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
  • Via Adelaide (ADL)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Air New Zealand
    Jetstar logo
    Qantas logo
    Virgin Australia logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Port Vila (VLI)Virgin Australia and Qantas, then Solomon Airlines
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    Qantas logo
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BNE to CHC: common questions

How many miles does BNE to CHC cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from BNE to CHC?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Brisbane (BNE) to Christchurch (CHC).

How far is Brisbane from Christchurch by plane?

Brisbane (BNE) and Christchurch (CHC) are 1,552 miles (2,497 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book BNE to CHC award flights?

23 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 15 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Brisbane and Christchurch?

The most direct connections are through Queenstown (ZQN), Wellington (WLG), Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL) and Melbourne (MEL). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Queenstown.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.