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Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown from $254

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$366Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Wed, 5 Jun
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$367Jetstar
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Wed, 17 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul
18:55 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
12h 45m1 stop
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Thu, 15 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
18:55 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
12h 45m1 stop
15:30 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 40mdirect
$502Air New Zealand
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Thu, 15 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
07:40 - 12:50MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Tue, 18 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
09:15 - 14:30MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
10:25 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
23h 40m1 stop
$531Air New Zealand
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Sun, 26 May - Mon, 27 May
20:00 - 11:50MEL-ZQN
13h 50m1 stop
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$533Virgin Australia
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Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
20:10 - 15:40MEL-ZQN
17h 30m1 stop
16:30 - 09:25ZQN-MEL
18h 55m1 stop
$583Virgin Australia
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Thu, 24 Oct - Sat, 26 Oct
07:40 - 12:50MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
14:05 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$588Qantas Airways
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
07:40 - 12:50MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
15:25 - 20:05ZQN-MEL
6h 40m1 stop
$621Qantas Airways
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Thu, 23 May - Wed, 29 May

Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is October, where tickets cost $419 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $725 and $627 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Jetstar offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $254. KAYAK users also found Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown return flights on Jetstar from $366 and on Air New Zealand from $502.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $243 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 18 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown take?

The duration of a direct flight to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is typically 3h 10m. The journey crosses a distance of 3,451 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 06:20 and will be landing in Queenstown at 11:30.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown jets off at 09:15 and lands at 14:30.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$254
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown

When to book flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown flights

  • How can I access airport lounges at Queenstown International Airport?

    To access the two airport lounges at this airport, you will need to be a member of an airline and also an international traveller.

  • Can I fly direct from Melbourne International Airport to Queenstown International Airport?

    There are some direct flights available for this route, and JetStar is one airline that services direct flights between these airports. There are also connecting flights available for this route from airlines such as Virgin Australia as well as Air New Zealand.

  • Are there hotels onsite at Queenstown International Airport?

    Even though there are no hotels onsite at this airport, you will be able to find several accommodation choices located within 1 km of the airport. Wyndham Garden Queenstown, Castle Bach Queenstown, and DoubleTree By Hilton Queenstown are all situated within walking distance from the airport. Hotels that are situated slightly further away provide free shuttle services from the airport.

  • Where can I find wheelchair services at Queenstown Intl Airport?

    If you are a traveller with reduced mobility, you will need to contact the airport prior to departure to arrange special services such as wheelchair use. You will need to arrange these services directly with Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport?

    The cheapest and fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport is via the train. The trip will take 20min on average.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown was $166 for a one-way ticket and $239 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown, Air New Zealand or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $532 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $624 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $245 or less one-way and $366 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne is home to several airports, although the main international airports are Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Avalon Airport (AVV), and Moorabbin Airport (MBW). The main and busiest hub for the region is Melbourne International Airport.
  • You will be able to get to Melbourne Intl Airport from Melbourne CBD via train, taxi, or bus. The most affordable method of getting to the airport from the CBD is via the train as it will cost you roughly A$ 18. When travelling by bus, it will cost you about A$ 19, and the taxi will cost you as much as A$ 50.
  • Melbourne International Airport (MEL) provides travellers with an extremely useful airport app that will be able to inform you of essential information regarding the airport and your flight.
  • Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) is the main hub for southern New Zealand. Upon your arrival, you will be able to find airport lounges on the first floor of the buildings terminal area. Lounges are available to Koru members as well as Star Alliance members. Only travellers on international flights will be able to access the airport lounges.
  • There are several hotels located near Queenstown International Airport. The Castle Bach Queenstown is situated just 0.3 km from the airport, while the Wyndham Garden Queenstown, DoubleTree By Hilton Queenstown, and Spa B&B are situated less than 1 km away.
  • Queenstown International Airport is located 10 km from the city centre. You will be able to get to the city centre by a bus or taxi services that can be found outside the airport terminal. When travelling by taxi to the city centre, the trip will cost you roughly NZ$ 30 (A$ 29) and the trip will take around 15min. If you travel by bus, the trip will also take roughly 15min and you will pay only NZ$ 15 (A$ 14).
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Emirates, Jetstar, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Emirates, Jetstar, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 647 reviews
7.9entertainment
8.1comfort
8.8crew
8.4boarding
7.7food
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

I am going to be just factual, not bad mouthing nor complaining, but this was my experience. With 3 pieces of luggage, I was told the flight from Mumbai to Dubai was cancelled due to flood. This was told not by the airport board which still showed the regular time of departure, but general stuff at the airport. No Emirates stuff around to direct the transfer passengers of the cancelled flights. By the departure counters with crowds of people, one by one, angry, frustrated, urgent conversations were going on. No announcement were made, no postings being seen, just private conversations. I still have 5+ hours of layover, so I let more urgent people settled first. However, the fact that no communication of when, what and where I should go was very unsettling. Basically no time limit waiting means, no meal, no sleep, no step away, no planning, no change plan, no telling of the family what to do. Nobody was able to tell you anything but asked you to wait, no chair, no space, no facility to freshen up. That went on for 10+ (from 5) hour without warnings and accurate communications. Email received from Emirates asked me not to go to Dubai at all, or boarding at the time that was passed. In other words, communication were very untimely, after the fact. That created more confusion instead. After changing several of boarding time, we were given the gate # and a boarding pass. However, the boarding pass still have the original time of boarding, so again, not knowing walking 30 min in the airport to the gate would make you late or not, therefore, still dare not to eat a meal. The flight arriving to Dubai was uneventful and I gave a 4/5 rating. I just thought the layover at Dubai would just cut short from 8+ hours to 2+ hours. At Dubai airport, I saw people sleeping on cardboard, knowing, these people got stranded but they dared to sleep because they know when to board and I didn't. Or these kind of delay are just so normal that people know what to do to pass time. Then the worst service and crazy thing happened. The boarding time on board for LA and at gate A9 was clearly 8:50AM. At 8:40, surprised by not having any boarding activities, then one single staff showed up and said to a few passengers that the boarding would be delayed without a time frame. Since only a few people know, I asked another Emirates staff at another counter, who simply said basically non of his business. I was shocked with that indifferent attitude. Yet every boards I saw show the same boarding time. What kind of system failure was that to prepare delay situation! How confusing and unnecessary chaos and anger that provoke. That poor staff had to repeat himself so many times, answered questions that he had no power nor information to provide nor solved. One an only one stuff to show up for 10 min, leaving the counter non-staff with board showing 8:50AM boarding. This was purely irresponsible from top to bottom of the entire airline operation staff. What kind of leader in a service industry would allow this to happen to their customers. Without explanation, after changing 3 times the boarding times, again, means you should not go to eat a full meal, because, when you found a mob at the gate. People who were stranded for 2 days were afraid of not getting a seat with a full plane. That would not be happening if the airline provide adequate guidance to each person, instead of just having 4 staff yelling at the gate at the same time to "control" the crowd, threatening no boarding and delay boarding. Finally, I was on board, hungry and tired, not sleep for 36 hours. I was denied with a snack of fruit. By the time meal was served, it was an hour later. Half way of the trip, I felt sleep in fetus position and did not want to move, happy I finally could have some shut eyes time. However, when I got up to the bathroom, I felt very light headed. Having sleep deprived, constipated for 3 days, dehydrated, I knew it could happen since my blood pressure usually was low closed to 90/60. Any lower then that, I could have syncope. Sure enough, I was on the floor just 10 feet from my seat and 5 feet to the bathroom. However, nobody called for help. I asked for warm water and juice to hydrate, came only with cold and icy drinks which I wouldn't take. I asked for blankets, one was given. Yet my shivering, needs to cover my head and multiple requests did not hasten to take the two blankets that are at my seat 10 feet away. I waited 10 min for that. While 2-3 staff surrounded me, nobody did the vitals until after 15 min, just the spirometer only of which did not work due to my cold fingers. The first reading was 86 and oxygen was suggested. But another supervising personnel came, fussed over another reading, ignoring my comfort and needs. Seemingly the reading of spirometer was the priority. By then, no oxygen needed. I had this fainting experience before, and I knew how to help myself. However, I was not being listened to but to be told this and that. Finally, I got better and returned to seat. One kind flight attendant said she would check back with me in 15 min. She did not come back. I felt asleep in that fetus position again and this time I woke up with a bad cramp at my left leg. Yet I needed to go to bathroom, the cramp was too bad to walk. So I stepped back to seat. When I tried again the second time, the other front leg got cramp. This time I dare not move but massaged myself. For all these 5-10 min, I called for attention. Attendants passed me by because they were carried with heavy load of blankets and stuff. Nobody answered the light. Then came landing and off board. I was asked by two attendants how I felt. I smiled and said "fine".

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

Food is really bad, not to the Emirates standards. Coming out of Houston airport is very confusing,

Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

Good but needs to improve cleanliness Coffee serve cold Needs to raise standard serving food Otherwise good

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

Crew was not good and service was bad. Not happy

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/5Fri
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$254
1/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$259
12/6Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$269
10/6Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
9h 30mMEL-ZQN
$320
10/6Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
9h 20mMEL-ZQN
$324
1/7Mon
1 stopVirgin Australia
17h 00mMEL-ZQN
$326
7/5Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$334
11/5Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$335
11/5Sat
1 stopVirgin Australia
25h 30mMEL-ZQN
$340
13/6Thu
directEmirates
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$395

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$366
28/4Sun
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$367
28/4Sun
multi-stop
17h 00mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
direct
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$528
28/4Sun
direct
3h 15mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
direct
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$543
28/4Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
17h 00mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
18h 50mZQN-MEL
$583
29/4Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
20h 30mMEL-ZQN
5/5Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
6h 40mZQN-MEL
$595
30/4Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
9/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$640
28/4Sun
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 40mZQN-MEL
$643
30/4Tue
multi-stopAir New Zealand
23h 40mMEL-ZQN
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
21h 00mZQN-MEL
$956
28/4Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mMEL-ZQN
3/5Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
23h 45mZQN-MEL
$958

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Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) - Queenstown Flights

Departure:

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Queenstown - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

Cabin classes:

$1,507
$1,790
$246