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Find cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne from $172

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne departing on 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne (ZQN-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne 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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20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:15 - 19:40MEL-ZQN
11h 25m1 stop
$538Jetstar
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Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
09:15 - 14:30MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May
14:05 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$595Qantas Airways
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
16:20 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
17h 45m1 stop
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Sat, 8 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
13:35 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
20h 30m1 stop
08:45 - 19:40MEL-ZQN
8h 55m1 stop
$624Air New Zealand
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:40 - 11:35MEL-ZQN
26h 55m2 stops
$625Jetstar
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Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May
12:35 - 23:55ZQN-MEL
13h 20m1 stop
18:55 - 15:20MEL-ZQN
18h 25m2 stops
Sat, 8 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
13:05 - 22:45ZQN-MEL
11h 40m2 stops
18:55 - 15:20MEL-ZQN
18h 25m2 stops
Sat, 8 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
07:20 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
26h 45m1 stop
08:45 - 20:35MEL-ZQN
9h 50m2 stops
$987Air New Zealand
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Thu, 23 May - Mon, 27 May
14:05 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
18:30 - 10:10MEL-ZQN
13h 40m1 stop
$1,104Qantas Airways
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Thu, 23 May - Mon, 27 May

Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Melbourne 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 Queenstown to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, 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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost $429 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of tickets is $697 and $633 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, 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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Queenstown to Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($538) and Qantas Airways ($595). Jetstar proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $172.

Which airlines fly direct between Queenstown and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $245 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 30m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 33% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem 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 Queenstown to Melbourne take?

A direct flight to Melbourne will take on average 3h 25m to travel the 3,451 km flying distance from Queenstown.

What’s the earliest departure time from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 14:05 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 15:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Queenstown to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport jets off at 20:40 and lands at 22:05.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$172
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Queenstown to Melbourne

When to book flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Queenstown to Melbourne flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport was $113 for a one-way ticket and $354 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Queenstown Intl. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Queenstown to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    You can catch a direct flight from Queenstown to Melbourne on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $310 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $450 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    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 Queenstown to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $175 or less one-way and $160 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Top airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 658 reviews
8.0Boarding
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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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

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

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.

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

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

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

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/9Wed
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$172
4/9Wed
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$176
26/8Mon
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$178
15/7Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 40mZQN-MEL
$221
7/9Sat
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$222
20/9Fri
directAir New Zealand
3h 40mZQN-MEL
$234
9/9Mon
1 stop
11h 50mZQN-MEL
$287
13/10Sun
1 stopVirgin Australia
7h 50mZQN-MEL
$300
29/5Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
6h 40mZQN-MEL
$380
13/10Sun
3 stops
38h 20mZQN-MEL
$435

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Last minute flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

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 Queenstown to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
14h 15mZQN-MEL
14/5Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 00mMEL-ZQN
$694
9/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
14/5Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 30mMEL-ZQN
$735
9/5Thu
multi-stop
23h 40mZQN-MEL
14/5Tue
multi-stop
24h 10mMEL-ZQN
$876
9/5Thu
multi-stopJetstar
11h 45mZQN-MEL
14/5Tue
multi-stopJetstar
19h 25mMEL-ZQN
$958

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Queenstown - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Queenstown (undefined)New Zealand

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Queenstown

Cabin classes:

$4,125
$135