Jetstar Airways has announced new direct flights from Auckland to Brisbane just in time for next year’s Easter school holidays, with launch fares starting from $239.
The new service will operate four times a week by an Airbus A320 aircraft, bringing thousands of Kiwis to the Sunshine state each year, supporting local tourism and hospitality businesses.
The low-cost carrier’s first return flight will take off on Monday 27 March 2023 with the route expected to be popular with holidaymakers as well as Australian expats living in New Zealand keen to return home to visit family and friends.
Jetstar Group CEO, Stephanie Tully, said it was exciting to launch a new route that expanded Jetstar’s Trans-Tasman network.
“This is the first time we’ve offered direct flights between Brisbane and Auckland, and we’re confident this new return service will be extremely popular with our customers,” said Tully.
“Our amazing low-fares mean New Zealanders will be able to spend more on enjoying those incredible activities and we thank the Queensland Government for their support of the new route.”
Queensland Tourism Minister, Stirling Hinchliffe said New Zealand was an important part of Queensland’s international tourism recovery plan.
“Jetstar’s deals from Auckland are predicted to bring more than 35,000 Kiwis across the ditch to Brisbane a year, contributing $44 million and 430 jobs to Queensland’s visitor economy,” Hinchliffe said.
“We know many New Zealand families have relatives and friends living in Southeast Queensland and that’s why we’re backing Jetstar’s new, convenient direct flights to Brisbane.”
View of Auckland Skyline from Mount Eden (iStock/nazar_ab)
