Cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport from $251
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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — MEL
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or June, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 November 2025.
Fri 26/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$591
Thu 25/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$642
Wed 3/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 9/1206:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$649
Wed 24/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1220:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/11$674
Thu 13/1117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1206:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$685
Wed 24/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$695
Thu 25/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$711
Thu 4/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1207:40MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$714
Best flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Fri 26/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$591
Fri 23/112:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Fri 30/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 10/11$645
Fri 23/112:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/116:50MEL - ZQN
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$672
Wed 3/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 9/1206:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$649
Wed 24/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1220:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/11$674
Thu 25/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$674
Mon 8/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/1208:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$685
Thu 13/1117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1206:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$685
Direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Queenstown to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Fri 26/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$602
Fri 23/112:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Fri 30/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 10/11$645
Wed 24/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$695
Thu 25/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$712
Thu 25/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$721
Thu 4/1215:25ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1209:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$815
Wed 3/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$821
Mon 8/1215:25ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1206:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$968
Sun 14/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1213:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,025
Wed 26/1115:25ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1109:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$1,069
Tue 23/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 30/1208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$1,371
Mon 8/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/1213:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$1,542
Last-minute flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne. Data last updated 11 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 13/1117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1206:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$685
Wed 3/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 9/1206:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$649
Thu 4/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1207:40MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/11$714
Wed 24/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1220:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/11$674
Wed 24/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$695
Thu 25/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/11$642
Thu 25/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$711
Fri 26/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/107:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/11$591
One-way flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Queenstown to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Thu 5/220:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop27h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$251
Fri 6/220:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/11$256
Wed 28/112:55ZQN - MEL
2 stops10h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$259
Fri 30/112:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 9/11$263
Fri 12/1208:50ZQN - MEL
2 stops14h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$265
Tue 27/116:50ZQN - MEL
2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$279
Thu 29/113:35ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 20mJetstar
Deal found 9/11$282
Tue 9/1214:35ZQN - MEL
2 stops8h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/11$286
Wed 10/1211:15ZQN - MEL
2 stops14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/11$293
Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 11 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Melbourne 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 26/12
19:50-21:25
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Thu 1/1
07:10-16:40
1 stop7h 30m
$591
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 23/1
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Fri 30/1
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$645
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Wed 3/12
17:30-00:15
1 stop8h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 9/12
06:15-14:15
1 stop6h 00m
$649
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 23/1
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Fri 30/1
16:50-09:30
1 stop14h 40m
$672
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Wed 24/12
19:50-21:25
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
20:30-11:30
1 stop13h 00m
$674
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Thu 25/12
14:00-15:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Thu 1/1
07:10-16:40
1 stop7h 30m
$674
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Mon 8/12
17:30-00:15
1 stop8h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 15/12
08:10-18:35
1 stop8h 25m
$685
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Thu 13/11
17:30-00:15
1 stop8h 45m
Melbourne
Thu 11/12
06:15-16:40
1 stop8h 25m
$685
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Wed 28/1
12:55-21:30
2 stops10h 35m
$259
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 30/1
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
$263
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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport. 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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (average of $181). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 ZQN to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Queenstown to Melbourne delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Queenstown and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Queenstown to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Queenstown to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 11 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Most people fly from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne. On average, Queenstown Intl has 6 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 6.3 km from Queenstown’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?
For as low as $645, Virgin Australia can have you in Melbourne Airport from Queenstown in 3h 25m. The distance between Queenstown and Melbourne Airport is about 2145 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $259, Virgin Australia will fly you from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Jetstar for as low as $306. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?
Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Queenstown, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (98%), Virgin Australia (92%), Air India( 82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $333 for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $220 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Melbourne) is currently priced at $591.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne 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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (average of $181). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 11 November 2025.
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Top 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Melbourne. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
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