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$125 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

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 8/20. 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 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne

Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
Jetstar Logo
1:00 pm - 10:45 pmZQN-MEL
11h 45m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL-ZQN
3h 10mnonstop
$325Jetstar
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Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
Jetstar Logo
10:50 am - 10:45 pmZQN-MEL
13h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL-ZQN
3h 10mnonstop
$338Jetstar
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Jetstar Logo
12:10 pm - 1:35 pmZQN-MEL
3h 25mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL-ZQN
3h 10mnonstop
$355Jetstar
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 pm - 7:35 pmZQN-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 3:40 pmMEL-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$420Virgin Australia
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
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6:00 pm - 7:35 pmZQN-MEL
3h 35mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 9:40 amMEL-ZQN
12h 45m2 stops
Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
Qantas Airways Logo
2:40 pm - 4:05 pmZQN-MEL
3h 25mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL-ZQN
3h 10mnonstop
$450Qantas Airways
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Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 am - 8:05 amZQN-MEL
23h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:55 pm - 9:40 amMEL-ZQN
12h 45m2 stops
$452Air New Zealand
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Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
Qantas Airways Logo
2:40 pm - 4:05 pmZQN-MEL
3h 25mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pmMEL-ZQN
3h 10mnonstop
$456Qantas Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Virgin Australia Logo
2:25 pm - 7:20 pmZQN-MEL
6h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
6:00 am - 3:40 pmMEL-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$458Virgin Australia
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 31
Air New Zealand Logo
12:45 pm - 8:05 amZQN-MEL
21h 20m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:55 pm - 10:40 amMEL-ZQN
13h 45m2 stops
$468Air New Zealand
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Expert advice for your flight from Queenstown to Melbourne

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Qantas Airways

Qantas Economy offers free alcohol and a well-stocked entertainment system for a pleasant journey.


Qantas Premium Economy offers 38-inch pitch seats, ideal for comfort without Business Class fares.

Emirates

Emirates Economy offers 33-inch legroom and ergonomic seats for added comfort.


Emirates provides free Wi-Fi for Skywards members, enhancing connectivity during flights.

Read more about Emiratesby Duncan Madden
Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines offers free Wi-Fi for all passengers, enhancing in-flight connectivity.


Singapore Airlines Economy includes hot towel service and a mini kit for added comfort.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Melbourne flights

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

For Queenstown to Melbourne, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Queenstown, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $291 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $462 and $359 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $216 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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.
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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 $125 for a one-way ticket and $325 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    Queenstown airport is called Queenstown Intl and the only airport in Melbourne is Melbourne.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline. Booking your flights between Queenstown and MEL 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 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $176 or less one-way and $222 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +5 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Saturday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +5 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Wednesday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Thursday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +5 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Friday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

Saturday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +5 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Sunday

Air India, Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Air India, Air New Zealand, +7 more

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Reviews of the top airline 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.
6.5
JetstarOverall score based on 459 reviews
6.8Boarding
5.1Entertainment
6.4Comfort
7.3Crew
5.6Food
Airline reviews

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

8.0 ExcellentMrD, Jul 2025PER - ADL
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Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

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.

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