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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $348

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ZQN
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 26 February 2026.

Mon 20/714:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 31/712:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2$468
Wed 20/514:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 27/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2$470
Thu 16/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 29/412:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2$488
Sun 26/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Fri 1/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2$490
Thu 9/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 23/412:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2$511
Thu 23/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 6/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2$513
Sat 30/523:55
MEL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 31/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2$535
Thu 23/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 29/412:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2$536
Wed 22/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 29/412:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2$538
Sun 10/514:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 17/512:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2$542
Thu 16/414:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 22/412:10
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2$543
Fri 17/714:50
MEL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/717:40
ZQN
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$553

Find 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$468

One-way from

$348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$633
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/7-31/7
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 February 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/7

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$468

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$470

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$490

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/8

17:40-19:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$575

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 18/5

10:50-22:45

1 stop13h 55m

$607

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/4

17:40-19:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$720

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/4

13:40-22:45

1 stop11h 05m

$750

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

05:30-14:15

1 stop6h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

14:25-19:35

1 stop7h 10m

$775

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

09:10-14:20

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

15:15-16:45

Nonstop3h 30m

$809

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

$349

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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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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 20 February 2026.

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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of $221). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in January is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 26 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown as you normally would.

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

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 26 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
525 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

    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 can typically vary by up to 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2145 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Jetstar, at $240, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $248 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $277 and $290, 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 IndiGo(80%), Jetstar(78%) or Qantas Airways(76%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of $221). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in January is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$240Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$249Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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