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Cheapest round-trip
$312
Typical prices: $310-$489
Virgin Australia
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MEL - ZQN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$202
Typical prices: $230-$298
Virgin Australia
Sun 9/6
MEL - ZQN • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown (MEL-ZQN)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11
Virgin Australia Logo
8:00 am - 1:10 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
2:00 pm - 3:35 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 35mnonstop
$312Virgin Australia
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 am - 4:45 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
5:40 pm - 7:10 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mnonstop
$325Virgin Australia
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 25
Jetstar Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
12:10 pm - 1:35 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 25mnonstop
$338Jetstar
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 11
Jetstar Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
12:10 pm - 1:35 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 25mnonstop
$353Jetstar
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 7:10 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 30mnonstop
$365Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 10mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 8:00 amZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
17h 30m1 stop Christchurch
$402Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 20
Air New Zealand Logo
5:55 pm - 12:20 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
15h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl
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2:15 pm - 9:35 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
9h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl
$522Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 2:25 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
3h 15mnonstop
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10:25 am - 5:05 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
8h 40m1 stop Christchurch
$526Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 27
Qantas Airways Logo
6:30 am - 2:30 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
6h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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7:00 am - 12:05 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
7h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$533Qantas Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 20
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11:00 am - 9:05 pmMEL  Melbourne-ZQN Queenstown Intl
8h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:10 pm - 1:35 pmZQN  Queenstown Intl-MEL Melbourne
3h 25mnonstop
$561Qantas 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown departing in February.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $268 and $455 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $312 on Virgin Australia (Feb 1-Feb 11).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Queenstown, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Queenstown, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 May, where tickets cost $352 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $453 and $425 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $424, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Queenstown, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$202
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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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 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown was $202 for a one-way ticket and $312 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Queenstown?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Queenstown from Melbourne.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Queenstown on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $656 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $433 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and ZQN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $263 or less one-way and $405 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne is home to several airports, although the main international airports are Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Avalon Airport (AVV), and Moorabbin Airport (MBW). The main and busiest hub for the region is Melbourne International Airport.
  • You will be able to get to Melbourne Intl Airport from Melbourne CBD via train, taxi, or bus. The most affordable method of getting to the airport from the CBD is via the train as it will cost you roughly A$ 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).

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +2 more

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +2 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,Jetstar,Virgin Australia, +1 more

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +2 more

Tuesday

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar,Qantas Airways,Virgin Australia

Jetstar,Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +2 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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Reviews of the top 4 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 659 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

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.

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

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.

Boarding instructions on one leg of my journey were not well communicated at the gate (Melbourne to Auckland)

No refunds for flights that I could not take due to Covid restrictions

Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

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.

Excellent. Shelley was very attentive and caring regarding my sister who required pre approved oxygen during the flight. Shelley checked up on her regularly throughout the flight and made her feel more relaxed and comfortable.

The level of incompetence of this airline is truly astounding.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Excellent plane, smooth boarding Friendly crew Clean flight till end Food can be little better

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

We were delayed for 7 hours. The staff and management could have organized the getting of seats on later flight earlier than 20 minutes before late takeoff. Everyone was worried and lost. Was chaos and it didn’t need to be.

Knees in back from passenger behind, limited seat pockets, no entertainment.

The Ryanair of Australia. Not impressed. Forced me to gate check my bag as it was over their weight limit. Charged me $125 for the privilege. Then said plane hold was locked and it would have to go out in the next flight, which was the following day. Explained that I was on a cruise the next day and the plane would not arrive until after the ship left, and that it would be impossible to catch up with the cruise at any point. Lady at the gate unimpressed. So to sum up they were ready to charge me $125 to lose a bag. Finally got it resolved by appealing to management, but the whole episode was not good for the blood pressure. The gate lady said they followed the Ryanair business model which means first time passengers get penalized for doing things that other airlines routinely allow.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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 departing too early at 06.15 Difficult to get to airport

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

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