Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $479, 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 Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $534 and $551, respectively. These flights start at 4% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 2

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 $272. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for a low price. Find deals

Question 3

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 88 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. Find deals

Question 4

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 $302). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 5

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

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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.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

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The most flights from MEL to ZQN are scheduled on a Sunday (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 9

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 $1,085, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $255. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $433.

Question 10

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(83%), Air New Zealand(83%) or Qantas Airways(71%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

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 12

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

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Friday 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 13

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

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To save up to 36% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 42 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 $467 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $574 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 14

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

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May can be a great time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $504. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $230. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 15

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 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 49% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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

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Round-trip from	$479
One-way from	$272
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$533
Good round-trip deal	$517 or less
Good one-way deal	$309 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$214	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$231	Average$455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$322	Average$654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$343	Average$644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$358	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $272

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 3/9. 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 May or June, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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