Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $322
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.
MEL — ZQN
1 Jan — 8 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 March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 2 December 2025.
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 2 December 2025.
Sun 7/1206:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Fri 19/1219:50ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$623
Thu 4/1207:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/315:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/11$646
Wed 24/1220:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop13h 30mVirgin Australia
Sat 27/1219:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop29h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/11$652
Wed 3/1213:10MEL - ZQN
1 stop25h 30mVirgin Australia
Wed 10/1215:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$654
Thu 4/1206:15MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 11/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop19h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/11$660
Sat 6/1206:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Sat 13/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop20h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$663
Sun 7/1214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 19/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$681
Fri 5/1219:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop16h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/1215:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$696
Wed 17/1206:30MEL - ZQN
2 stops10h 05mVirgin Australia
Mon 22/1217:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$702
Fri 12/1220:50MEL - ZQN
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$712
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 2 December 2025.
Sun 25/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 3/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$449
Fri 29/509:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/615:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/11$528
Sun 12/414:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 19/412:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/11$539
Wed 25/314:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/317:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$544
Wed 25/308:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Sun 29/317:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$498
Sat 21/323:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Fri 27/312:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 29/11$556
Thu 29/106:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 3/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$533
Sun 22/214:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 1/312:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 28/11$568
Wed 21/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 30/117:30ZQN - MEL
1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/11$565
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 2 December 2025.
Sun 25/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 3/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$449
Wed 28/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$481
Wed 28/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/11$490
Wed 28/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$499
Wed 28/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 4/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$505
Sun 25/109:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$512
Mon 26/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$513
Mon 26/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$515
Wed 28/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 6/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$518
Tue 10/208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 17/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$522
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown. Data last updated 2 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 25/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 3/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$449
Sun 25/109:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/11$512
Mon 26/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$513
Mon 26/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$515
Wed 28/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 5/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$481
Wed 28/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/11$490
Wed 28/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$499
Wed 28/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 4/212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$505
Wed 28/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 6/214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$518
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 2 December 2025.
Thu 5/208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/11$322
Mon 26/109:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$324
Wed 4/208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$330
Mon 12/106:20MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$334
Mon 19/118:50MEL - ZQN
2 stops15h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$336
Wed 14/114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 29/11$339
Tue 17/220:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$347
Thu 22/108:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 29/11$350
Thu 8/106:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 1/12$353
Wed 14/110:45MEL - ZQN
1 stop8h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$354
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 2 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Queenstown
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
08:00-13:10
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 3/2
14:00-15:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$449
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Wed 25/3
08:00-13:10
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Sun 29/3
17:40-19:10
Nonstop3h 30m
$498
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
$528
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Thu 29/1
06:00-14:15
1 stop6h 15m
Queenstown Intl
Tue 3/2
14:00-15:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$533
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Sun 19/4
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
$539
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Wed 25/3
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Mon 30/3
17:40-19:10
Nonstop3h 30m
$544
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sat 21/3
23:55-10:05
1 stop8h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 27/3
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
$556
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Wed 21/1
08:00-13:10
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 30/1
17:30-23:15
1 stop7h 45m
$565
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sun 22/2
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Sun 1/3
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
$568
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL - ZQN
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 12/1
06:20-11:25
Nonstop3h 05m
$334
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 28 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of $202). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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 2 December 2025.
When flying from Melbourne Airport 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.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 2 December 2025.
The most flights from MEL to ZQN are scheduled on a Sunday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 95 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 6% 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 2 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you will be flying into Queenstown Intl. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is just 6.3 km from the centre vof the city. Queenstown Intl is the only Queenstown airport and it handles 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 5 airlines have flights to Queenstown Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 2145 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown round-trip?
Currently priced at $224, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $247 and $322, respectively. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $334. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown consider choosing Qatar Airways(97%), Virgin Australia(94%) or Etihad Airways(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $604, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $285. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $434.
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 Airport to Queenstown?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of $202). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $273). 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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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 2 December 2025.
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