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06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$365Jetstar
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Wed, 24 Jul - Fri, 26 Jul
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$367Jetstar
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Sun, 19 May - Fri, 24 May
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
10:25 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
23h 40m1 stop
Wed, 26 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
18:55 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
12h 45m1 stop
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Thu, 15 Aug - Thu, 22 Aug
08:30 - 13:30SYD-ZQN
3h 00mdirect
13:10 - 14:30ZQN-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$499Virgin Australia
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Sun, 9 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
18:55 - 12:15MEL-ZQN
15h 20m1 stop
07:00 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
27h 05m1 stop
$502Air New Zealand
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Mon, 29 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug
20:00 - 11:50MEL-ZQN
13h 50m1 stop
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$534Virgin Australia
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Wed, 14 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
18:55 - 12:15MEL-ZQN
15h 20m1 stop
16:20 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
17h 45m1 stop
$536Air New Zealand
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Sun, 18 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug
07:40 - 12:50MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:20 - 07:35ZQN-MEL
13h 15m1 stop
$622Qantas Airways
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Thu, 9 May - Thu, 16 May
14:20 - 19:25SYD-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
20:20 - 21:35ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
$628Qantas Airways
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Flights to Queenstown - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Queenstown was $345 for a one-way ticket from Melbourne and $560 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Sydney to Queenstown and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $458.

How much is a flight to Queenstown?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Queenstown from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Queenstown costs $433. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $221 and departed from Melbourne Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Melbourne to Queenstown which costs $455 on average, and Sydney to Queenstown, which costs $520 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown?

The average price of all flights to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Queenstown is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $619. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $651 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Queenstown is November, where tickets cost $851 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,442 and $1,274 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $502.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown?

The average price for all flights to Queenstown depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $533 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Queenstown is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $656.

What is a good deal for flights to Queenstown?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Queenstown, 25% of our users found tickets to Queenstown for the following prices or less: From Melbourne Airport $246 one-way - $367 return, from Sydney $273 one-way - $452 return, from Coolangatta $290 one-way - $436 return.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights 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, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines fly to Queenstown?

In general from Australia, Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly the most to Queenstown. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Queenstown.

Which airline offers the most flights to Queenstown?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Queenstown, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 93 per week, followed by Jetstar with 37 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Queenstown?

The duration of your flight to Queenstown depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Queenstown on KAYAK are from Sydney, which takes 2h 55m, Melbourne, which takes 3h 10m, Brisbane, which takes 3h 25m, and Adelaide, which takes 11h 20m.

How many direct flights to Queenstown are there each day?

There are around 10 direct flights from within Australia to Queenstown every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 06:00 the most common departure time and 79% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Queenstown are there each week?

Each week there are around 66 direct flights from within Australia to Queenstown. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 21% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Queenstown each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Queenstown. Instead, there are 66 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Sydney.

How many cities have direct flights to Queenstown?

From Australia, there are direct flights to Queenstown from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Sydney, with 36 direct flights each week.

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Low season

May

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$226
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown

When to book flights to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Queenstown 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. The information is for flights to Queenstown based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Queenstown flights

  • Can I store luggage at Queenstown Airport?

    If you need to store your luggage for a while, Queenstown Airport provides storage lockers. Located close to the check-in area, the lockers come in a variety of sizes and prices, ranging from around 7 NZD (6.63 AUD) for small sizes to around 20 NZD (18.96 NZD) for jumbo sizes. Each locker is bookable for up to 12h and can be paid for with a debit or credit card.

  • Are there any hotels at Queenstown Airport?

    While there are no on-site hotels at Queenstown Airport, there are a few near the airport that provide shuttle service either for free or for a small fee. Both DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown and Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa are approximately 5min away and can be reached by an airport shuttle. The airport itself is closed overnight from around 22:30 to 05:00.

  • How can I get to Queenstown city centre from Queenstown International Airport?

    The Orbus bus service is the cheapest way to get to downtown from the airport; it only costs about NZ$2.00 (AU$1.85) but you must purchase a GoCard before boarding the bus. Queenstown Taxis and Green Cabs are two readily available taxi companies, or you may opt for Corporate Cabs instead. Of course, renting a car works just as well.

  • Is the terminal building at Queenstown Airport open 24 hours a day?

    Unfortunately the terminal building at Queenstown International Airport closes daily at 10:30pm local time and opens at 5:00am local time, while the airport administration office is open from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Travellers are not allowed to stay overnight in the terminal but there are accommodation options located near the airport if needed.

  • Are there any places to relax at Queenstown Airport?

    There are two lounges at Queenstown International Airport: the Air New Zealand Lounge is reserved for clients of that airline, while the Manaia Lounge allows you to pay a fee to enjoy hospitality including complimentary gourmet food and premium wine and beverages. The Manaia Lounge is past security and upstairs in the International Departures hall.

  • Are there any banks at Queenstown International Airport?

    Australian visitors and other international travellers on flights to Queenstown should bear in mind that there is a Travelex office at Queenstown Airport if they should require any currency exchange services or Western Union cash advances. ANZ Bank also operates an ATM inside the main terminal, while Travelex has one in the International Arrivals area.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Queenstown was $345 for a one-way ticket from Melbourne and $560 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Sydney to Queenstown and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $458.

  • How far is Queenstown from central Queenstown?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Queenstown city centre from Queenstown.

  • What is the name of Queenstown’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Queenstown, called Queenstown (ZQN). It can also be referred to as Frankton, Queenstown, or Queenstown Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Queenstown?

    On average, a flight to Queenstown costs $433. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $221 and departed from Melbourne Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Queenstown.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back with another airline.

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

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Queenstown flight deals.
  • If you are in need of medical attention while at Queenstown Airport (ZQN), there is a first aid room in the international arrivals area. Alternatively, if you only need a bit of medication, there is a chemist in the international departure area that’s open seven days a week.
  • Those who require mobility assistance during their stay at Queenstown Airport will find automatic doors, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, lifts to connect the floors and special car parking near the entrances.
  • If you would like to make a phone call, head to the main terminal check-in area for a public phone payable by cash. Alternatively, if you require a SIM card for your own phone, it can be bought at the main terminal.
  • Do you need to hire a car? If so, rest assured that Queenstown Airport should provide what you need. There are several car hire companies to choose from, located in the main terminal building near the arrivals and baggage claim.
  • Shoppers are sure to enjoy the variety of stores to browse through at Queenstown International Airport (ZQN). TravelPharm is in the main terminal, where you can replace any forgotten items or purchase some medicines. Common People carries a unique range of handbags and accessories, while Mons Royale is a locally produced clothing line and Kapa is ideal for gifts and souvenirs.
  • Queensland Airport offers parking facilities for those who need to drop off or pick up passengers as well as for others who are taking a trip abroad and wish to leave their car at the airport. There is a P2 drop off-only lot, while lot P20 is free for 20 minutes in case you need more time. Park A and Park B are general parking areas, with several spots for the disabled to be found in Park A.
  • Interested in a bite to eat before you start your retail therapy? You can see if the traditional Japanese dishes at Hikari Sushi or the oven pizza and sandwiches at Savoury Corner are to your liking. If not, Airspresso Airside and Patagonia Café are two places to grab some coffee and hot soup.
  • If you’re travelling with a group or just need a space to conduct a meeting, there is a conference room and two smaller meeting rooms in the main terminal building at Queenstown International Airport. All rooms come with teleconferencing capabilities and there is a shared kitchenette; catering services can also be provided upon request.
  • If you’re travelling with an infant on your flight to Queenstown, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a parent room located next to the Airport Information Desk on the main floor of the terminal at Queenstown Airport. Here you can find a microwave, changing tables and a few toys to entertain your little ones.
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Direct departures

Australia to Queenstown Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Australia

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

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Top 5 airlines flying to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Queenstown. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 647 reviews
8.8crew
7.9entertainment
7.7food
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
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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 liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

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".

Didn’t like it at all. Cabin crew unfriendly. Very bad experience.

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

More space all around is practically essential on long international fights, and Emirates definitely delivers. But food selection and taste was only average. Otherwise, the flight was smooth and the cabin crew service was fine.

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

service was slow, to get water had to press 4-5 times , crew come near but never notice, serving those they like to serve, hope this crew can improve their attentive ness and serve everyone respectfully.

My parents travelled through emirates for the first time. They were happy with the service provided and the travel.

Everything was perfect except boarding . Have to wait @ gate for 45 minutes after announcing boarding ..

Excellent food and beverage Excellent cabin crew Live tv could be better

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 return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/7Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
26/7Fri
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$365
19/5Sun
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
24/5Fri
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$367
26/6Wed
direct
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
1/7Mon
1 stop
23h 40mZQN-MEL
$477
15/8Thu
1 stop
12h 45mMEL-ZQN
22/8Thu
direct
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$497
9/6Sun
directVirgin Australia
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
15/6Sat
directVirgin Australia
3h 20mZQN-SYD
$499
29/7Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
15h 20mMEL-ZQN
7/8Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
27h 05mZQN-MEL
$502
14/8Wed
1 stopVirgin Australia
13h 50mMEL-ZQN
21/8Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$534
18/8Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
15h 20mMEL-ZQN
24/8Sat
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 45mZQN-MEL
$536
9/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
16/5Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
13h 15mZQN-MEL
$622
9/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 05mSYD-ZQN
16/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 15mZQN-SYD
$628

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$226
5/6Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$235
29/5Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mMEL-ZQN
$286
25/5Sat
directVirgin Australia
3h 25mBNE-ZQN
$289
10/6Mon
directVirgin Australia
3h 00mSYD-ZQN
$290
12/6Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
23h 40mMEL-ZQN
$307
1/6Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$333
7/5Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$335
1/6Sat
directEmirates
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$408
14/8Wed
directEmirates
3h 25mBNE-ZQN
$499

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Recent domestic flight deals

3/6Mon
directJetstar
1h 55mAKL-ZQN
8/6Sat
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$150
28/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
1/6Sat
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$152
22/6Sat
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
24/6Mon
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$169
4/6Tue
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
9/6Sun
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$172
18/6Tue
directJetstar
1h 55mAKL-ZQN
19/6Wed
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$180
24/8Sat
directJetstar
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
31/8Sat
directJetstar
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$187
21/9Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
7h 20mAKL-ZQN
29/9Sun
directAir New Zealand
1h 50mZQN-AKL
$246
3/9Tue
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mCHC-ZQN
4/9Wed
directAir New Zealand
1h 10mZQN-CHC
$273
3/9Tue
directAir New Zealand
1h 15mCHC-ZQN
4/9Wed
directAir New Zealand
1h 10mZQN-CHC
$275
28/5Tue
direct
1h 50mAKL-ZQN
1/6Sat
multi-stop
9h 35mZQN-AKL
$279

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Last minute flights 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 to Queenstown that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$367
29/4Mon
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
5/5Sun
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$407
28/4Sun
direct
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
1/5Wed
multi-stop
27h 05mZQN-MEL
$533
29/4Mon
direct
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
3/5Fri
multi-stop
26h 45mZQN-MEL
$547
28/4Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
14h 30mMEL-ZQN
3/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 40mZQN-MEL
$611
28/4Sun
multi-stopVirgin Australia
14h 30mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
18h 50mZQN-MEL
$623
30/4Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
7/5Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$699
29/4Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
20h 25mMEL-ZQN
4/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 15mZQN-MEL
$705
28/4Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mMEL-ZQN
3/5Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
23h 45mZQN-MEL
$961
28/4Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mMEL-ZQN
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
21h 20mZQN-MEL
$970

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