Overview
- Flights will operate from 22 June to 23 October 2026 with three services each week.
- The route will use A320neo aircraft and provide more than 17,000 seats for the season.
- Introductory one-way fares start at NZ$275, and tickets are on sale now.
- Air New Zealand positions the service as a trans-Tasman network expansion that adds a direct option between the South Island and Queensland.
- Queenstown Airport’s Shane O’Hare welcomed the return with its morning departure timing, while Air New Zealand’s Lucy Hall emphasized benefits for two-way travel and winter visitation.