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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $305 $483
        37% off
        37% off
        $483 $305
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Apr 16 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 5:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Apr 20 | Virgin Australia
        $305 $483
        37% off
        37% off
        $483 $305
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $318 $483
        34% off
        34% off
        $483 $318
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $319
        34% off
        $483 $319
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $319
        34% off
        $483 $319
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Apr 20 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $320
        34% off
        $483 $320
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $333
        31% off
        $483 $333
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $336
        30% off
        $483 $336
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $337
        30% off
        $483 $337
      • MEL 11:35 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 4:45 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Apr 20 | Virgin Australia
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $338
        30% off
        $483 $338
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Mar 13 | Normal Airline
        ZQN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, Mar 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $183 $285
        36% off
        36% off
        $285 $183
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        $191 $285
        33% off
        33% off
        $285 $191
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $191 $285
        33% off
        33% off
        $285 $191
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $192
        33% off
        $285 $192
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $192
        33% off
        $285 $192
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $193
        32% off
        $285 $193
      • MEL 8:00 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 1:10 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, Mar 14 | Virgin Australia
        $194
        32% off
        $285 $194
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Apr 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $196
        31% off
        $285 $196
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $196
        31% off
        $285 $196
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Apr 19 | Jetstar Airways
        $199
        30% off
        $285 $199
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Mar 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Queenstown are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of $216. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as $385.

$385
$301
$216
$132
    Cheapest
  • $279
    Mar
  • $265
    Apr
  • $216
    May
  • $260
    Jun
  • $344
    Jul
  • $280
    Aug
  • $296
    Sep
  • $272
    Oct
  • $322
    Nov
  • $385
    Dec
  • $271
    Jan
  • $301
    Feb

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, March is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, with an average price of $378. In contrast, January is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $569.

$569
$474
$378
$283
  • $378
    Mar
  • $565
    Apr
  • $396
    May
  • $415
    Jun
  • $461
    Jul
  • $483
    Aug
  • $423
    Sep
  • $494
    Oct
  • $521
    Nov
  • $532
    Dec
  • $569
    Jan
  • $469
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport is Sunday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$341
$304
$266
$229
    Cheapest
  • $318
    Mon
  • $308
    Tue
  • $267
    Wed
  • $316
    Thu
  • $326
    Fri
  • $341
    Sat
  • $266
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport

See which airlines fly from Melbourne to Queenstown. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From $183
Virgin Australia
From $194
Air New Zealand
From $210
Qantas Airways
From $234
Emirates
From $237
Air Tahiti Nui
From $398

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ219

    Melbourne Airport

    2:50 PM

    MEL

    3h 10m

    8:00 PM

    ZQN

    - - T - T - S
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  2. VA143

    Melbourne Airport

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    3h 10m

    1:10 PM

    ZQN

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ264

    Melbourne Airport

    9:10 AM

    MEL

    3h 15m

    2:25 PM

    ZQN

    - - T - T - S
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  4. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    11:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ293

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    3:00 PM

    AKL

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    4:50 PM

    ZQN

    S M T W T F S
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Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,147.61 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$183
Cheapest return ticket price$305

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport?

    It takes around 3 hours 11 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Queenstown Airport (zqn).
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
  • Tickets cost around $243 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $461 in March, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:40 and arrives in Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 12:45.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2040 flights per month.

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