Flights Brisbane → Auckland
BNE → AKL
Route overview
The flight route connects Brisbane and Auckland, with Brisbane Airport having been operational since 1988. The destination airport serves over 21 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel in the region. Various aircraft types operate on this route, including Boeing 737s, Airbus A320s, and larger planes like the Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 777 series.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Brisbane (BNE) → Auckland (AKL) route is operated by American Airlines, Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Auckland the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brisbane the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Auckland: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL) heads south-east for about 2,295 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 17m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brisbane the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Auckland it is 1.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating BNE-AKL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BNE-AKL
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Emirates.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
