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Cheap flights from Nelson to Brisbane from £195

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Thu, Jun 18
Nelson NSNBrisbane BNE
£195
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Sat, Jun 20
Nelson NSNBrisbane BNE
£195
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Sat, Jun 20
Nelson NSNBrisbane BNE
£195
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Sat, Jun 20
Nelson NSNBrisbane BNE
£208
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Tue, Jun 16
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£208
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Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
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£426
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Sat, Jun 20 – Tue, Jun 23
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Sat, Jun 20 – Tue, Jun 23
Nelson NSNBrisbane BNE
£438
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Sat, Jun 20 – Wed, Jun 24
Nelson NSNBrisbane BNE
£439
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Sat, Jun 20 – Tue, Jun 23
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How much do flights to Brisbane cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£195

Cheapest round-trip

£426

Average round-trip

£462

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

Getting from Brisbane airport to the city center

Fastest option: Airtrain. Best value: public bus services.

Brisbane is served by Brisbane Airport (BNE), located 14 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the dedicated Airtrain service, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Airtrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Brisbane's CBD, while buses offer a more budget-friendly alternative. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport mode, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-25 min

$21; adult one-way fare (~$13 USD)

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to CBD

40-60 min

$5 – $7; go card fare (~$3–4 USD)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic (~$28–40 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

$35 – $55; varies by demand (~$22–34 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

$70 – $120; pre-booked; fixed rate (~$44–75 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

20-40 min

$40 – $100; per day; varies by provider (~$25–62 USD)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Airtrain connects both the Domestic and International terminals to Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast.
  • TransLink go card offers discounted fares compared to single paper tickets.
  • Taxi ranks are located outside both terminals; ride-hailing pickup zones are designated areas.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Brisbane

Depart from
Nelson
Arrive to
Brisbane
Average flights per week
196
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Nelson to Brisbane

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Sounds AirSDAS8No
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Brisbane

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C22°C
February27°C22°C
March26°C21°C
April24°C18°C
May22°C15°C
June20°C13°C
July19°C12°C
August21°C13°C
September23°C15°C
October24°C17°C
November26°C19°C
December27°C20°C
Hottest Month
28°C
January
Coldest month
12°C
July
Sunny days
295
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
89%
23°C17°C
31 May
22°C14°C
Monday
25 May
89%
21°C17°C
1 Jun
21°C11°C
Tuesday
26 May
87%
24°C17°C
2 Jun
24°C11°C
Wednesday
27 May
87%
22°C18°C
3 Jun
20°C14°C
Thursday
28 May
89%
22°C15°C
4 Jun
22°C12°C
Friday
29 May
21°C14°C
5 Jun
21°C10°C
Saturday
30 May
22°C15°C
6 Jun
66%
22°C11°C
Book your trip to arrive at Brisbane, or Brisbane Archerfield Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Sounds Air, and Emirates. Nelson and Brisbane have 196 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nelson?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nelson and Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Christchurch, Gold Coast, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Hobart, Phuket City, Canberra, Palmerston North, Adelaide, Gaborone, Darwin, Seoul, Los Angeles, Dublin, Hamilton, Whanganui.
What are the most popular routes to and from Brisbane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Brisbane and London, Sydney, Melbourne, Bali, Cairns, Manchester, Denpasar, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Townsville, Manila, Bangkok, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Mackay, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket City, Ho Chi Minh City, Proserpine.
What airports are near Nelson?
The main airport in Nelson is Nelson. It is also served by Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome.
What airports are near Brisbane?
The main airport in Brisbane is Brisbane. It is also served by Gold Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane West Wellcamp.
Which airlines fly between Nelson and Brisbane?
Currently, you can fly between Nelson and Brisbane with Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Sounds Air, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Nelson and Brisbane?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nelson and Brisbane, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Nelson and Brisbane?
Traveling between Nelson and Brisbane, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Nelson?
There are a number of airports in and around Nelson. The main one is Nelson and other nearby airports include Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome
How many airports are there near Brisbane?
There are a number of airports in and around Brisbane. The main one is Brisbane and other nearby airports include Gold Coast, Ballina Byron Gateway, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane West Wellcamp.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Brisbane depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Brisbane arrive?
What time do flights between Nelson and Brisbane depart?
What time do flights between Nelson and Brisbane arrive?

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