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Find cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne from $178

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 10/22. 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 Queenstown to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals 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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4:30 pm - 11:50 pmZQN-MEL
9h 20m1 stop
3:10 pm - 3:40 pmMEL-ZQN
22h 30m1 stop
$527Virgin Australia
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
4:30 pm - 11:50 pmZQN-MEL
9h 20m1 stop
6:40 pm - 3:40 pmMEL-ZQN
19h 00m1 stop
$528Virgin Australia
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
10:25 am - 8:05 amZQN-MEL
23h 40m1 stop
6:55 pm - 3:20 pmMEL-ZQN
18h 25m2 stops
$649Air New Zealand
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
7:20 am - 8:05 amZQN-MEL
26h 45m1 stop
6:55 pm - 3:20 pmMEL-ZQN
18h 25m2 stops
$651Air New Zealand
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
2:05 pm - 3:35 pmZQN-MEL
3h 30mnonstop
6:30 pm - 10:10 amMEL-ZQN
13h 40m1 stop
$726Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
2:05 pm - 3:35 pmZQN-MEL
3h 30mnonstop
6:30 pm - 10:10 amMEL-ZQN
13h 40m1 stop
$728Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Queenstown to Melbourne, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to Queenstown, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, 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 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 August, where tickets cost $292 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is $575 and $465 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Queenstown to Melbourne found on KAYAK was with Air New Zealand for $178. Virgin Australia proposed a round-trip connection from $527 and Air New Zealand from $649.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Queenstown and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $131 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Queenstown and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 30m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 15 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 33% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Queenstown and Melbourne Airport?

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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem 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 Queenstown to Melbourne take?

Direct flights cover the 1,333 miles separating Queenstown to Melbourne in about 3h 25m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 2:05 pm and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 3:35 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Queenstown to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport jets off at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$178
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $178 for a one-way ticket and $527 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Queenstown to Melbourne flight route.

  • 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?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Melbourne on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $220 and an overall rating of 7.7, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $333 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ZQN to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $146 or less one-way and $789 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Top airlines 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.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 667 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
7.9Boarding
6.8Food
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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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

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

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.

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 got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/22Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
27h 05mZQN-MEL
$178
8/26Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
8h 50mZQN-MEL
$205
5/29Wed
nonstopJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$214
10/22Tue
nonstopQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$226
5/29Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
6h 55mZQN-MEL
$247
10/22Tue
2 stopsVirgin Australia
20h 35mZQN-MEL
$370
5/29Wed
2 stopsAir New Zealand
9h 55mZQN-MEL
$585

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Queenstown - Melbourne Flights

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Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Queenstown

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