Wellington (WLG) to Brisbane (BNE) flights
An economy award from Wellington (WLG) 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 Wellington (WLG) to Brisbane (BNE): Air New Zealand and Qantas. The two airports are 1,560 miles (2,511 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Auckland, Christchurch and Sydney and more.
How many miles WLG 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 10,000 | $15–75 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $35–275 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $65–375 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–245 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–97.75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 14,500 | $15–75 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $43–103 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15–75 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $15–75 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $95–295 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15–75 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 17,500 | $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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from WLG to BNE
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book WLG to BNE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
WLG to BNE with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
+2 - Via Christchurch (CHC)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way+1
- Via Queenstown (ZQN)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way+1
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Qantas the whole way
WLG to BNE: common questions
How many miles does WLG 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 WLG to BNE?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Wellington (WLG) to Brisbane (BNE).
How far is Wellington from Brisbane by plane?
Wellington (WLG) and Brisbane (BNE) are 1,560 miles (2,511 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book WLG 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 Wellington and Brisbane?
The most direct connections are through Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC), Sydney (SYD), Queenstown (ZQN) and Melbourne (MEL). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Auckland.
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.