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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flights typically cost between $439 and $787 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $438 on Jetstar (22 Oct-29 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 15m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flights typically cost between $439 and $787 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $438 on Jetstar (22 Oct-29 Oct). Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $570. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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Airlines like Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in about 3h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2145 km. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 7

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

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Virgin Australia, at $235, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and Air New Zealand. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

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Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 9

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 10

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

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

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

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The most flights from MEL to ZQN are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is generally $422, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $287. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay $421 for that flight.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown consider choosing Qatar Airways(84%), Virgin Australia(84%) or Jetstar(81%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

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

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Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.

Question 17

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

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Travellers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 162% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 28 days in advance, which can save you up to 36% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 28 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $553. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $652.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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June can be a great time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $581. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $228. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 20

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

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When flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 21

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

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Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown. You should not have trouble finding flights to Queenstown Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Queenstown airport from Melbourne. It is only a 6.3 km journey from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Queenstown’s city centre.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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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 Melbourne to Queenstown.

Question 24

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown 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 25

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 26

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

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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 Melbourne to Queenstown.

Question 27

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

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Queenstown flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 28

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

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Queenstown from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$438
One-way from	$296
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$579
Good one-way deal	$354 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$235	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$244	Average$570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$259	Average$661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $296

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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

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

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What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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