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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $287

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ZQN
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

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 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$510

One-way from

$287

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$611

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/10-19/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 13 September 2025.

Sun 12/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 19/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$510
Wed 8/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 19/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$518
Wed 10/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 17/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$532
Wed 8/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 15/1013:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$540
Wed 10/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 12/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$554
Wed 3/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 10/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$599
Wed 10/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1217:20ZQN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$601

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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 13 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Queenstown

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/12

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$532

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 19/10

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$534

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$554

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/1

16:45-07:55

1 stop17h 10m

$601

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/11

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$601

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

08:35-19:40

1 stop9h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/11

20:25-10:55

1 stop16h 30m

$638

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

13:50-19:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 17/1

19:50-21:25

Nonstop3h 35m

$659

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 17/10

17:40-19:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$669

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

18:55-10:40

2 stops13h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 18/10

11:25-08:05

2 stops22h 40m

$681

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

16:50-12:20

2 stops17h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 24/11

20:25-09:25

1 stop15h 00m

$683

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

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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 12 September 2025.

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, 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.

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 13 September 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 50% versus a flight in the morning.

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 13 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 7 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.

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

    Airlines like Jetstar 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.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $231, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and 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 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 Qatar Airways(90%), Virgin Australia(90%) or Jetstar(89%), 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 $405, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $249. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay $532 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 $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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$231Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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JetstarCheapest$241Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$250Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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