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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown from $226

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — ZQN
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 (ME1) 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 19 May 2024.

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December

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October

Round-trip from

$457

One-way from

$361
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Queenstown.

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

To save up to 18% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 42 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Melbourne to Queenstown from $396 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $405 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

October can be a great time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $479. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $224. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown (MEL - ZQN)?

When flying from Melbourne 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 47% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Melbourne and Queenstown. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Jetstar flights we've found from Melbourne to Queenstown. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 29/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 2/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$369
Mon 29/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 2/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$402
Sun 2/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 9/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$406
Tue 30/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sat 3/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$409
Thu 15/806:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 21/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$424
Thu 18/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 23/720:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/5$429
Thu 18/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 23/720:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$430
Sun 28/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sat 3/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$445
Tue 6/806:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 13/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$448

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Melbourne and Queenstown. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Air New Zealand flights travelling from Melbourne to Queenstown. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Thu 8/818:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/813:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop21h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$509
Thu 1/809:05MEL - ZQN
1 stop28h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/815:30ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$511
Thu 6/609:05MEL - ZQN
1 stop25h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/612:45ZQN - MEL
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$512
Fri 7/609:05MEL - ZQN
1 stop28h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/616:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$524
Thu 6/609:05MEL - ZQN
1 stop25h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 13/616:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$526
Mon 29/718:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 2/810:35ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$560
Tue 9/718:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/716:20ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$584
Thu 1/809:05MEL - ZQN
2 stops22h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/812:45ZQN - MEL
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$586
Fri 7/609:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/616:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$663

Cheap Melbourne to Queenstown flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Queenstown specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Queenstown in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 2/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 9/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$406
Sun 16/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 23/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$454
Wed 19/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 3/720:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$468
Sun 16/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 23/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$474
Fri 14/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Mon 17/613:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$475
Sun 16/623:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Sun 23/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$487
Thu 30/514:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$496
Thu 30/509:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$500
Thu 30/507:40MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$503

Melbourne to Queenstown 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Queenstown in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Queenstown in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 1/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 4/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$367
Mon 29/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 2/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$369
Thu 5/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 16/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$381
Mon 4/1106:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 19/1120:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$388
Mon 18/1106:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Mon 9/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$390
Thu 5/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Sun 15/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$400
Mon 29/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 2/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$402
Sun 2/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 9/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$406
Tue 30/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sat 3/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$409

Direct flights to Queenstown from Melbourne

Discover direct flight options from Melbourne to Queenstown. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Search for alternative flights from Melbourne to Queenstown by utilising the search form above.
Mon 29/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 2/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$369
Mon 4/1106:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Tue 19/1120:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$388
Mon 29/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 2/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$402
Sun 2/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 9/620:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$406
Tue 30/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sat 3/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$409
Thu 15/806:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 21/820:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$424
Thu 18/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 23/720:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/5$429
Thu 18/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 23/720:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$430
Tue 5/1106:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 20/1120:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$442

Melbourne to Queenstown flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Melbourne to Queenstown for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Mon 27/517:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/520:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$580
Tue 28/521:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 30/514:05ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/5$665
Tue 28/509:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop9h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 30/510:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$669
Mon 27/517:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/510:45ZQN - MEL
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5$692
Tue 28/506:05MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 4/616:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop9h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$704
Sun 26/508:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mEmirates
Sun 2/614:05ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/5$708
Mon 27/520:50AVV - ZQN
1 stop15h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 29/515:25ZQN - AVV
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$786
Tue 28/518:50MEL - ZQN
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/510:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5$801
Mon 27/520:50AVV - ZQN
2 stops17h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 29/515:25ZQN - AVV
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$813

One-way flights to Queenstown from Melbourne

Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Queenstown. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Users needing a return flight from Melbourne to Queenstown should utilise the search form above.
Sun 2/606:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$226
Sat 20/706:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$266
Thu 15/806:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$269
Sat 3/806:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 19/5$302
Thu 15/818:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop12h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$309
Sat 1/608:45MEL - ZQN
1 stop24h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$314
Thu 15/809:05MEL - ZQN
2 stops28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$318
Sat 3/818:15MEL - ZQN
2 stops40h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$320
Sat 1/609:05MEL - ZQN
1 stop23h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$321

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 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$369 - $708

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 29/7

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/8

Nonstop3h 25m

$369

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 29/7

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/8

Nonstop3h 25m

$402

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 2/6

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/6

Nonstop3h 25m

$406

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 30/7

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/8

Nonstop3h 25m

$409

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 15/8

1 stop12h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 21/8

Nonstop3h 25m

$457

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 8/8

1 stop23h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/8

1 stop21h 00m

$509

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 3/7

1 stop16h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/7

Nonstop3h 35m

$563

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 28/5

1 stop15h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 30/5

Nonstop3h 30m

$665

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 26/5

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/6

Nonstop3h 30m

$708

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 19/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne 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 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Queenstown by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Queenstown by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Queenstown is currently $294 while a return flight costs $499. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown (average of $306). Flying from Melbourne to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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.

January

$505

February

$502

March

$505

April

$457

May

$468

June

$499

July

$605

August

$589

September

$580

October

$465

November

$502

December

$512

Temperature and rainfall in Queenstown by month

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

ZQN

Temperature

3 - 15 °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 19 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Queenstown, such as Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,939 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
642 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
961 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,396 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

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?

    Located just 6.3 km from the city centre, Queenstown Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Queenstown from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Queenstown for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Queenstown for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $369, but on average you can expect to pay $450.

  • Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown under $400. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Queenstown is less than $445.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Queenstown for under $600?

    There are currently 15+ open flights from Melbourne to Queenstown within the next 7 days for less than $600.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Queenstown is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $369 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $509. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $226. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Queenstown for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown consider choosing Jetstar(92%), Qantas Airways(90%) or Emirates(90%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $904, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $211. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $366.

  • What does MEL to ZQN mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL to ZQN flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Queenstown flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Queenstown flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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?

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  • How recently were the Melbourne to Queenstown flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Queenstown flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/5.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,483 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$183Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$235Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$280Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$325Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$335Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Weekly flight availability from Melbourne 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 19 May 2024.
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