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

Christchurch (CHC) to Brisbane (BNE) flights

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

An economy award from Christchurch (CHC) to Brisbane (BNE) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Brisbane (BNE): 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 CHC to BNE 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$15–75
British Airways ClubOn Qantas11,000$35–275
Iberia ClubOn Qantas11,000$65–375
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas11,000$15–245
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$24.10–97.75
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$15–75
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand15,000$43–103
American AAdvantageOn Qantas15,000$15–75
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$15–75
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas15,000$95–295
JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas15,000$15–75
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand17,500$15–75

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 CHC to BNE

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

Book CHC to BNE with points

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

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

How many miles does CHC to BNE 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 $15. 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 CHC to BNE?

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

How far is Christchurch from Brisbane by plane?

Christchurch (CHC) and Brisbane (BNE) 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 CHC to BNE 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 Christchurch and Brisbane?

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.