Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flights typically cost between $487 and $673 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $439 on Jetstar (22 Mar-30 Mar). Find deals

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Queenstown flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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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. Find deals

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flights typically cost between $487 and $673 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $439 on Jetstar (22 Mar-30 Mar). Find deals

Question 4

How often are flights from Melbourne to Queenstown delayed?

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About 15% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes. Find deals

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Queenstown flights?

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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.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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Jetstar 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.

Question 7

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

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Currently priced at $201, 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 $208 and $309, respectively. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $220. 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 Airport to Queenstown for a low price.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of $200). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in January is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

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The most flights from MEL to ZQN are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 14

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown? While on average our users pay $588, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $299. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $439.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown consider choosing Jetstar(77%), IndiGo(75%) or Qantas Airways(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

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

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Consider Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand or Jetstar when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.

Question 17

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

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When flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 18

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

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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 9 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 5 airlines have flights to Queenstown Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Queenstown flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 23

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Queenstown from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to Queenstown with no change fees.

Question 25

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

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$439
One-way from	$326
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$575
Good round-trip deal	$481 or less
Good one-way deal	$362 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$201	Average$445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$208	Average$544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	Cheapest$309	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$321	Average$605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$334	Average$566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

How often are flights from Melbourne to Queenstown delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Queenstown flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Queenstown flights?

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