Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Queenstown to Melbourne flights typically cost between $394 and $810 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $658 on Air New Zealand (3 Feb-10 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Melbourne flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Melbourne flights?

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Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Queenstown to Melbourne delayed?

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About 15% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Queenstown to Melbourne flights typically cost between $394 and $810 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $658 on Air New Zealand (3 Feb-10 Feb). Find deals

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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A quick flight from Queenstown to Melbourne can take about 3h 25m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $597. There are 2145 km between Queenstown and Melbourne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne round-trip?

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Virgin Australia, at $258, was found to be the cheapest airline from Queenstown to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $174. Users have also found prices from $243 and $247 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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The price you pay for your flight from Queenstown to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne (average of $206). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $315). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne

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The most flights from ZQN to ME1 are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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On average you can expect to pay $708 for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $369 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Melbourne) is currently priced at $542.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Before booking your flight to Melbourne from Queenstown, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (73%), IndiGo (70%), Qatar Airways( 68%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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The most popular airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne are Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to MEL?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 19

What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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For a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne, you will be flying from Queenstown Intl. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is just 6.3 km from the centre of the city. Queenstown Intl is the only Queenstown airport and it handles 10 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Queenstown Intl on a regular basis.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Queenstown to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Melbourne from Queenstown? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$658
One-way from	$312
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$676

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$258	Average$629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$263	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$334	Average$740	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$523	Average$684	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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