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$258 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown departing on 27/7. 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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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

Fri, 25 Jul - Fri, 8 Aug
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
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12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$479Jetstar
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Fri, 25 Jul - Fri, 8 Aug
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$480Jetstar
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Mon, 23 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:25MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$522Air New Zealand
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Tue, 9 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 16:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$542Virgin Australia
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Mon, 4 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 16:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$545Virgin Australia
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 12:20MEL-ZQN
15h 55m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$553Air New Zealand
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Sun, 27 Jul - Thu, 31 Jul
Emirates Logo
07:30 - 12:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
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07:05 - 15:05ZQN-MEL
10h 00m1 stop
$722Emirates
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Thu, 30 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:05AVV-ZQN
13h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 23:15ZQN-AVV
18h 15m1 stop
$755Qantas Airways
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Tue, 29 Jul - Fri, 8 Aug
Emirates Logo
09:10 - 14:20MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Emirates Logo
07:05 - 23:35ZQN-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
$755Emirates
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Sat, 2 Aug - Thu, 7 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
10:35 - 21:15AVV-ZQN
8h 40m1 stop
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07:05 - 14:10ZQN-AVV
9h 05m1 stop
$1,032Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Queenstown flights

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 is the cheapest Melbourne to Queenstown flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Melbourne to Queenstown cost $272 and was between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Queenstown (ZQN). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $272.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne 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 to Queenstown is May, where tickets cost $436 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $617 and $556 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


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Cheapest flight$258
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 flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown was $168 for a one-way ticket and $312 for a return.

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

    There are 2 airports in Melbourne (Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne.) and only 1 airport in Queenstown (Queenstown Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown Intl flight route.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

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

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl?

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

Direct departures

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Queenstown? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025SYD - WLG
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

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