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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport from $240

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — MEL
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne are usually found in April or June, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$398

One-way from

$240

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$541

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$279 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 40m total
  • Queenstown to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Queenstown to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne.

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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 14 February 2025.

Fri 28/320:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Sun 30/314:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 13/2$398
Fri 28/320:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/418:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$506
Sat 17/513:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/518:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/2$565
Fri 21/315:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop7h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 24/306:40MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/2$679
Sun 30/313:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Sun 6/417:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/2$978

Find flights from Queenstown to Melbourne within your budget

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 14 February 2025.

Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 30/3

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$398

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

18:25-12:20

1 stop15h 55m

$506

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 17/5

13:05-17:25

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

18:25-12:15

1 stop15h 50m

$565

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/3

15:05-20:05

1 stop7h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

06:40-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

$679

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/3

13:35-15:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

17:15-14:30

1 stop19h 15m

$978

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$240

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

10:25-17:25

1 stop9h 00m

$250

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 14/7

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$289

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 17/5

13:35-15:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$291

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 23/3

10:30-08:05

1 stop23h 35m

$323

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Queenstown to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 2025.

Booking 77 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 14 February 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 39% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne. 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 14 February 2025.

The most flights from ZQN to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 14 February 2025.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 4 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 6.3 km from Queenstown’s city centre.

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

    Currently priced at $398, Jetstar will fly you from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $565 and $679, respectively. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $240. Users have also found prices from $250 and $289 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

  • 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 (93%), Virgin Australia (92%), Etihad Airways( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $285 for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $142 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Melbourne) is currently priced at $398.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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