Airfare of the Week: United Economy Brisbane-New York from $962 Return
Our newest Airfare of the Week belongs to United Airlines, which has round-trip Economy Class fares from Brisbane (BNE) to New York (EWR) from $962.
United is a member of Star Alliance, so you can earn points in some Star Alliance programs with this airfare. Also, thanks to United’s partnership with Virgin Australia, you could earn Velocity points and status credits. This fare is great if you’re keen on a spontaneous trip to New York.
This price is for United’s Basic Economy fare, which doesn’t come with complimentary seat selection.
Here are the full details of this cheap Economy Class airfare from Brisbane to New York…
Sample itinerary & pricing
You can book this fare on the United website.
Note that fares and availability are subject to change. This fare may not be available by the time you read this article, and you might need to be flexible with travel dates. We recommend booking ASAP to avoid disappointment!
Delta Airlines is also offering similarly-priced fares for travel to New York, starting at $958 round-trip. You can also include transfers in other locations on United such as Los Angeles or Denver, although most itineraries require two stops on the outbound leg.
Travel dates & fare rules
Here are the details of this airfare:
- Available until the end of April 2026
- Minimum stay at the destination of 12 hours
- Maximum stay at the destination of three months
- No stopovers permitted
On-board product
United Airlines operates a Boeing 777 on the Brisbane-San Francisco leg, with Economy Class seats in a 3-4-3 configuration. The seats have 31 inches of pitch, and all have entertainment screens.
Between San Francisco and New York, you can expect a variety of aircraft, including widebodies.
You can expect a complimentary meal service on the Brisbane-San Francisco flight and one bag included in the fare. Note that you won’t have lounge access departing Brisbane with Velocity status.
Earning points & status credits with this airfare
This fare books into “G” class. As United is a member of Star Alliance and partners with Virgin Australia, you could earn points and status credits for this airfare in programs including:
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles
- Virgin Australia Velocity
For example, if you credited these flights to Velocity Frequent Flyer, you could earn at least 4,814 points and 66 status credits. Alternatively, you would earn 9,628 miles if you credited these flights to Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles.
Join the discussion on the AFF forum
Have you booked this airfare, or do you have a question about it? Join the discussion on the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) forum!
In our dedicated “Airfare of the Week” thread, linked below, you can also find more information about how to book these fares or suggest a great airfare deal to be featured in a future Airfare of the Week article.
