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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $314

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ZQN
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 15 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$428

One-way from

$314

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$636
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/6-8/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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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 15 January 2025.

Sun 7/914:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 17/912:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/1$426
Wed 11/609:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/615:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$492
Mon 23/611:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/618:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/1$520
Thu 13/306:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/316:10ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$559
Tue 28/106:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 7/220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$618
Thu 13/310:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 35mEmirates
Fri 21/307:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 05mEmirates
Deal found 15/1$707

Find flights from Melbourne to Queenstown within your budget

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 15 January 2025.

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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/6

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$428

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/6

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$492

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/6

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$520

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/3

11:25-08:05

1 stop22h 40m

$558

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 27/2

11:00-21:05

1 stop8h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/3

15:30-21:05

1 stop7h 35m

$705

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 26/1

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

$314

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$346

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

18:55-09:50

1 stop12h 55m

$351

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 1/3

12:05-09:40

1 stop19h 35m

$378

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 15/2

07:40-12:45

Nonstop3h 05m

$445

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

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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 10 January 2025.

Booking 42 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 $189). 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 15 January 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 54% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 January 2025.

The most flights from MEL to ZQN are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 15 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Emirates 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
819 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,847 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,348 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 10 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 $428, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $314 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 $346 and $351, 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 Etihad Airways(91%), Qatar Airways(91%) or Virgin Australia(90%), 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 $447, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $238. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay $467 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 $189). 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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