Cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown from $333
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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ZQN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
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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 23 December 2025.
Tue 23/1220:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/112:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop10h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$634
Fri 26/1214:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/119:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$644
Thu 25/1219:50MEL - ZQN
1 stop20h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/12$646
Thu 25/1214:40MEL - ZQN
1 stop24h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 7/119:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/12$652
Tue 23/1220:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$653
Thu 25/1213:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop25h 30mVirgin Australia
Fri 2/119:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$664
Wed 24/1217:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop16h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 1/117:30ZQN - MEL
2 stops19h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$674
Wed 24/1220:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 00mVirgin Australia
Sat 3/117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop18h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$676
Fri 26/1217:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 31/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop19h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/12$677
Tue 23/1209:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/12$680
Thu 25/1207:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 19/12$682
Wed 31/1217:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Wed 7/120:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$1,379
Best flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Mon 26/123:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Wed 4/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$513
Fri 29/509:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/615:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/12$584
Sun 25/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/214:35ZQN - MEL
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$584
Thu 26/307:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/317:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$592
Sun 8/206:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 12/207:00ZQN - AVV
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$727
Sun 15/314:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 20/312:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$516
Sun 15/314:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/313:05ZQN - MEL
2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$604
Mon 1/618:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops19h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/609:00ZQN - MEL
2 stops14h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/12$608
Tue 26/523:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Tue 2/610:50ZQN - MEL
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$574
Mon 25/518:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops12h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/514:35ZQN - MEL
2 stops22h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$608
Mon 25/523:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Tue 26/513:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$587
Fri 30/106:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 6/207:00ZQN - AVV
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$742
Mon 16/323:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Sun 22/312:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 19/12$592
Tue 2/606:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 3/615:25ZQN - AVV
1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$750
Thu 5/217:00AVV - ZQN
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/220:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$775
Mon 1/606:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 8/615:25ZQN - AVV
1 stop24h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$766
Thu 5/206:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Thu 12/220:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$649
Mon 18/520:55AVV - ZQN
1 stop15h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 25/515:25ZQN - AVV
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$768
Mon 19/117:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Sat 31/113:35ZQN - AVV
1 stop28h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$828
Mon 12/117:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Mon 19/113:35ZQN - AVV
1 stop28h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$830
Sat 28/320:55AVV - ZQN
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/417:45ZQN - AVV
1 stop7h 05mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$851
Thu 12/220:55AVV - ZQN
1 stop12h 15mJetstar
Mon 16/220:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$857
Direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Queenstown based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Sun 15/314:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 20/312:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$516
Sun 22/314:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 27/312:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$534
Wed 28/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 4/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$551
Sun 1/214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 8/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/12$604
Sun 25/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$628
Wed 21/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 28/112:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$635
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 12/117:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Mon 19/113:35ZQN - AVV
1 stop28h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$830
Tue 13/108:10AVV - ZQN
1 stop9h 45mJetstar
Tue 20/120:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$902
Mon 19/109:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/116:50ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/12$614
Mon 19/117:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Sat 31/113:35ZQN - AVV
1 stop28h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$828
Mon 19/117:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Tue 20/120:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$870
Wed 21/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/120:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$601
Sun 25/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/214:35ZQN - MEL
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$584
Mon 26/123:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Wed 4/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$513
Wed 28/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 4/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$551
Wed 28/118:50MEL - ZQN
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$578
Fri 30/106:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 6/207:00ZQN - AVV
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$742
Sat 31/106:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Sun 8/220:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$878
One-way flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Queenstown. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Mon 19/109:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/12$333
Mon 2/217:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$340
Mon 26/123:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$343
Wed 25/220:55AVV - ZQN
1 stop21h 00mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$346
Tue 20/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/12$351
Thu 8/106:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$357
Sat 7/216:50MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/12$358
Mon 19/117:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/12$358
Mon 12/106:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$360
Sat 7/318:50MEL - ZQN
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$361
Sun 1/217:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop17h 35mJetstar
Deal found 22/12$361
Mon 5/120:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/12$364
Find 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 23 December 2025.
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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Queenstown that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
23:55-10:05
1 stop8h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 4/2
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
$513
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 20/3
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
$516
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Tue 26/5
23:55-10:10
1 stop8h 15m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 2/6
10:50-22:45
1 stop13h 55m
$574
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Fri 29/5
09:10-14:25
Nonstop3h 15m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 5/6
15:40-17:10
Nonstop3h 30m
$584
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 3/2
14:35-09:25
2 stops20h 50m
$584
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 25/5
23:55-10:10
1 stop8h 15m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 26/5
13:00-22:45
1 stop11h 45m
$587
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
07:10-16:40
1 stop7h 30m
Queenstown Intl
Mon 30/3
17:40-19:10
Nonstop3h 30m
$592
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
23:55-10:05
1 stop8h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Sun 22/3
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
$592
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 20/3
13:05-21:30
2 stops10h 25m
$604
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 1/6
18:55-15:55
2 stops19h 00m
Queenstown Intl
Mon 8/6
09:00-21:35
2 stops14h 35m
$608
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Queenstown
How far ahead should I 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 19 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 76 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown (average of $199). Flying from Melbourne to Queenstown in January 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 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 23 December 2025.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day 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 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons 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.
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 23 December 2025.
The most flights from ME1 to ZQN are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Queenstown delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Queenstown flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday 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 Melbourne to Queenstown flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
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 23 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
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 12 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?
A quick flight from Melbourne to Queenstown can take about 3h 15m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $584. Melbourne and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 2145 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 $204 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Emirates, starting at $208 and $311 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown for 61% 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 $221. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Queenstown for a low price.
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 Qatar Airways(96%), Virgin Australia(96%) or Singapore Airlines(89%), 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 $593, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $270. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $516.
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 to Queenstown?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown (average of $199). Flying from Melbourne to Queenstown in January 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 Queenstown departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 December 2025.
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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
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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.
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