Cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown from $309
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ZQN
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
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 August, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday
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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 21 September 2026.
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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 21 September 2026.
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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 21 September 2026.
Mon 30/1114:50 -
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Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown. Data last updated 21 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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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 21 September 2026.
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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 21 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
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MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 15/2
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$330
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 30/11
19:10-09:40
2 stops12h 30m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$349
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Fri 4/12
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
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00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$349
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Wed 18/11
14:50-20:00
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Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
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$349
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 26/10
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$349
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Sun 7/2
15:00-21:15
1 stop28h 15m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$352
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Wed 28/10
09:30-21:05
1 stop9h 35m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$356
MelbourneQueenstown
AVV Melbourne Avalon - ZQN Queenstown Intl
AVVZQN
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 8/2
20:55-11:10
1 stop12h 15m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$382
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Mon 1/3
23:55-12:50
1 stop10h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$384
MelbourneQueenstown
MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl
MELZQN
Melbourne
Fri 16/10
21:00-14:30
1 stop15h 30m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$386
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown (average of $494). Flying from Melbourne to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $700). 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 21 September 2026.
When flying from Melbourne 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.
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 21 September 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to ZQN are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Queenstown flights typically cost between $450 and $716 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $492 on Air New Zealand (7 Feb–17 Feb).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Queenstown delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Queenstown have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 84 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 13% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 18 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.
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 21 September 2026.
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.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Related info for your journey
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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 9 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 10m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $542. 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 $227 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $249 and $288 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown for 60% 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 $240. 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 Etihad Airways(85%), Air New Zealand(85%) or Singapore Airlines(84%), 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 $1,101, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $292. The most popular route (Melbourne - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $502.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown (average of $494). Flying from Melbourne to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $700). 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 21 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 21 September 2026.
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