Question 1

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Queenstown is Virgin Australia. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $224 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Jetstar and Emirates, starting at $229 and $318 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 2

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 88 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. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown (average of $302). Flying from Melbourne to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Queenstown

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The most flights from ME1 to ZQN are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $560, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $259. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $443.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown consider choosing Jetstar(85%), Qatar Airways(81%) or Virgin Australia(81%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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To save up to 46% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 43 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 $498 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $597 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

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

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June can be a great time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $522. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $205. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ZQN?

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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 51% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Melbourne?

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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 8 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Queenstown with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Queenstown from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to Queenstown flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$440
One-way from	$273
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$520

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$224	Average$556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$229	Average$475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$318	Average$662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$349	Average$651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$368	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown from $273

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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