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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $280

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ZQN
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$517

One-way from

$280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$474

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$340 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/7-8/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Sun 15/614:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 22/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$482
Sun 10/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$525
Mon 25/818:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/915:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$596
Wed 17/911:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 23/918:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/6$611
Sat 14/607:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 15/613:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$727
Sat 14/607:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Tue 24/615:20ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mEmirates
Deal found 11/6$729

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 25/7

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/8

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$517

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$525

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/9

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$585

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

18:25-12:20

1 stop15h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/9

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$596

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

07:30-12:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 31/7

07:05-15:05

1 stop10h 00m

$779

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$280

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

18:25-12:15

1 stop15h 50m

$335

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

$346

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

07:30-12:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$414

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 15/7

14:00-10:20

2 stops18h 20m

$465

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 76 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.

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

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 $183). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Melbourne?

    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 3 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.

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

    Jetstar, at $517, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for 5% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $280 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $335 and $346, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown consider choosing Air New Zealand(77%), Jetstar(74%) or Qantas Airways(65%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is generally $366, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $250. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay $504 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

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

    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.

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

    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 $183). 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.

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$229Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$246Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$252Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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