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Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (MEL - ZQN)

MEL — ZQN
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Queenstown on Air New Zealand typically fly into Queenstown Intl and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Queenstown in 2025

Find detailed information about Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Explore the options provided by Air New Zealand to plan your journey from Melbourne to Queenstown. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One-way from

$283

Return from

$464

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

$514
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/6-26/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl; 12% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl; 2% potential price drop.
Average price for all Melbourne to Queenstown Intl flights (one-way and round-trip).
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Cheapest Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable Air New Zealand flight options available from Melbourne to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 20/518:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop12h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/508:55ZQN - MEL
1 stop25h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$534

Travel insights for Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown with Air New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Air New Zealand 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown with Air New Zealand?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in January, with an average price of $273. Conversely, traveling with Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in October will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $401. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

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