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$226 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 29/5. 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 Melbourne to Queenstown, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Queenstown, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

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
$295Jetstar
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Wed, 19 Jun - Wed, 26 Jun
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$364Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Wed, 5 Jun
09:15 - 14:30MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
07:20 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
26h 45m1 stop
$468Air New Zealand
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Wed, 29 May - Mon, 3 Jun
18:55 - 15:50MEL-ZQN
18h 55m2 stops
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Wed, 31 Jul - Wed, 21 Aug
09:15 - 14:30MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
16:25 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
17h 40m1 stop
$515Air New Zealand
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Tue, 23 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
Sun, 14 Jul - Sat, 20 Jul
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
14:05 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$575Qantas Airways
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
14:05 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$578Qantas Airways
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Sat, 1 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
21:40 - 15:40MEL-ZQN
16h 00m1 stop
14:25 - 20:50ZQN-MEL
8h 25m1 stop
$587Virgin Australia
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Fri, 10 May - Fri, 17 May
21:40 - 15:40MEL-ZQN
16h 00m1 stop
16:30 - 09:20ZQN-MEL
18h 50m1 stop
$633Virgin Australia
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Fri, 12 Jul - Sun, 21 Jul

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 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 one-way flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Queenstown cost $221 and was between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $228.

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

The average price of all 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 Tuesday 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 Saturdays.

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 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 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 $724 and $627 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne 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 to Queenstown?

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 Melbourne to Queenstown were found on Jetstar ($295) and Air New Zealand ($468). Jetstar proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $226.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Queenstown?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne 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 $242 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 and Queenstown per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne 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 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 31% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne 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 to Queenstown take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 3h 10m.

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Cheapest flight

$226
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.
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 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 $148 for a one-way ticket and $193 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.

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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

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

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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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.
29/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$226
21/6Fri
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$245
21/6Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
13h 00mMEL-ZQN
$319
1/7Mon
1 stopVirgin Australia
15h 30mMEL-ZQN
$321
2/7Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
13h 00mMEL-ZQN
$322
1/6Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$329
19/7Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
26h 35mMEL-ZQN
$345
1/6Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
6h 30mAVV-ZQN
$345
1/7Mon
2 stops
15h 45mAVV-ZQN
$390
1/6Sat
2 stops
13h 50mMEL-ZQN
$413

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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.
5/5Sun
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
8/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$539
7/5Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
9/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$581
7/5Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
18/5Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$607
7/5Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
18/5Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 15mZQN-MEL
$611
7/5Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 00mMEL-ZQN
9/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$617
6/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
15h 30mMEL-ZQN
9/5Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$622
7/5Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
14/5Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 15mZQN-MEL
$627
5/5Sun
multi-stopJetstar
11h 25mMEL-ZQN
8/5Wed
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$734
5/5Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 15mMEL-ZQN
8/5Wed
directAir New Zealand
3h 40mZQN-MEL
$862
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
12h 45mMEL-ZQN
8/5Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
21h 20mZQN-MEL
$1,540

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Flights to Queenstown

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