Q: Can I fly back to Melbourne from Queenstown Intl?

Returning to Melbourne from Queenstown Intl COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Queenstown Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Melbourne. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Queenstown Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

Question 1

How popular is this Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flight route?

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Within the past month, 4,515 users have taken a look at flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl. Find deals

Question 2

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $385, 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. This flight start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

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 $215. 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. Find deals

Question 4

Can I fly to Queenstown Intl from Melbourne right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Most visitors from Melbourne need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Queenstown Intl.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Queenstown Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering Queenstown Intl.

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Question 5

Can I fly back to Melbourne from Queenstown Intl?

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Returning to Melbourne from Queenstown Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Queenstown Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Queenstown Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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 $833, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $305. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $385.

Question 8

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 Air New Zealand(50%), Singapore Airlines(50%) or Etihad Airways(47%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 9

Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for under $400 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $385, but on average you can expect to pay $434.

Question 10

Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for under $400 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown under $400. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is less than $434.

Question 11

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for under $800?

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There are currently 14+ open flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown within the next 7 days for less than $800.

Question 12

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

Question 13

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of the carriers operating flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 14

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

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Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Melbourne Airport 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 15

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

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To save up to 66% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 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 Airport to Queenstown from $950 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,213 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

October can be a great time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $688. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $461. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

Question 17

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (MEL - ZQN)?

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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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the evening.

Popular in	April	High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$594	From Melbourne to Queenstown Intl
One-way from	$340	One-way flight from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Jetstar	Cheapest$284	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$406	Average$518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$506	Average$619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$549	Average$694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$608	Average$792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qantas Airways flights

66%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
34%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	7daily flights
Monday	6daily flights
Tuesday	7daily flights
Wednesday	6daily flights
Thursday	7daily flights
Friday	6daily flights
Saturday	7daily flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN)

All the information you need to plan the best MEL to ZQN flight in 2022: compare Melbourne to Queenstown flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Queenstown.

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

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (MEL - ZQN)?

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown in August, September 2022

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Melbourne to Queenstown 2022 flight deals

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Direct flights to Queenstown from Melbourne

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Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

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One-way flights to Queenstown from Melbourne

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

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for under $800?

How popular is this Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown round-trip?

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

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

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