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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 703 and round-trip from AED 1,358. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,358 AED 2,162
        37% off
        37% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,358
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,469 AED 2,162
        32% off
        32% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,469
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,492 AED 2,162
        31% off
        31% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,492
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,506
        30% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,506
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,554
        28% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,554
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,576
        27% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,576
      • MEL 7:20 AM
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 12:25 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
        ZQN 3:35 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,578
        27% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,578
      • MEL 6:20 PM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        ZQN 10:50 AM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 4:05 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 12 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,516
        30% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,516
      • MEL 12:10 PM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        ZQN 8:25 AM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 4:05 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,522
        30% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,522
      • MEL 8:15 AM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        ZQN 7:45 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 4:05 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,524
        30% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,524
      • MEL 7:10 PM
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        ZQN 11:30 AM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 7:00 AM
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 1:45 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,527
        28% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,527
      • MEL 6:20 PM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        ZQN 10:50 AM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
        ZQN 4:05 PM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,576
        27% off
        AED 2,162 AED 1,576
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        ZQN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 703 AED 1,288
        45% off
        45% off
        AED 1,288 AED 703
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 770 AED 1,288
        40% off
        40% off
        AED 1,288 AED 770
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 801 AED 1,288
        38% off
        38% off
        AED 1,288 AED 801
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 852
        34% off
        AED 1,288 AED 852
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 856
        34% off
        AED 1,288 AED 856
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 857
        33% off
        AED 1,288 AED 857
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 857
        33% off
        AED 1,288 AED 857
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 906
        30% off
        AED 1,288 AED 906
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 923
        28% off
        AED 1,288 AED 923
      • MEL 8:00 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 1:10 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Dec 4 | Virgin Australia
        AED 939
        27% off
        AED 1,288 AED 939
      • MEL 8:35 PM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        ZQN 7:55 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 917
        28% off
        AED 1,288 AED 917
      • MEL 11:55 PM
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        ZQN 4:15 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 940
        27% off
        AED 1,288 AED 940
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport 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 October, with an average price of AED 985. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as AED 1,446.

AED 1,446
AED 1,216
AED 985
AED 755
  • AED 985
    Oct
  • AED 1,210
    Nov
  • AED 1,446
    Dec
  • AED 1,020
    Jan
  • AED 1,130
    Feb
  • AED 1,039
    Mar
  • AED 1,146
    Apr
  • AED 994
    May
  • AED 1,081
    Jun
  • AED 1,068
    Jul
  • AED 1,188
    Aug
  • AED 1,378
    Sep

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, April is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, with an average price of AED 1,573. In contrast, September is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AED 2,440.

AED 2,440
AED 2,007
AED 1,573
AED 1,140
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,713
    Oct
  • AED 1,959
    Nov
  • AED 2,002
    Dec
  • AED 2,141
    Jan
  • AED 1,762
    Feb
  • AED 2,148
    Mar
  • AED 1,573
    Apr
  • AED 2,001
    May
  • AED 1,805
    Jun
  • AED 1,857
    Jul
  • AED 2,157
    Aug
  • AED 2,440
    Sep

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 Wednesday, 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.

AED 1,327
AED 1,206
AED 1,084
AED 963
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,205
    Mon
  • AED 1,186
    Tue
  • AED 1,084
    Wed
  • AED 1,245
    Thu
  • AED 1,175
    Fri
  • AED 1,327
    Sat
  • AED 1,086
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AED 704) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AED 704
Virgin Australia
From AED 884
Air New Zealand
From AED 970
Qantas Airways
From AED 1,026
Emirates
From AED 1,047
Air Tahiti Nui
From AED 1,340

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What is the 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

    S - T W T - S
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  2. VA147

    Melbourne Airport

    11:35 AM

    MEL

    3h 10m

    5:45 PM

    ZQN

    S - T - T F S
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  3. NZ264

    Melbourne Airport

    8:10 AM

    MEL

    3h 15m

    2:25 PM

    ZQN

    S - T - T - S
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  4. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    11:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  5. JQ295

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    8:15 AM

    AKL

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    10:05 AM

    ZQN

    S - T W T F S

  6. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    11:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S
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  7. JQ293

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    2:25 PM

    AKL

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    4:15 PM

    ZQN

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ448

    Melbourne Airport

    11:25 AM

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    1:30 PM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. JQ193

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:20 AM

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    12:40 PM

    ZQN

    S M - W - F -
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About Melbourne Airport and Queenstown Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,147.61 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 703
Cheapest return ticket price AED 1,358

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport takes about 2 hours 21 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport departs at 06:50, and the last departs at 14:50, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 1,393 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport currently start from AED 703, and round-trip fares start from AED 1,358. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Dec 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 42 minutes, and around 19 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport is AED 1,241. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 703. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport operates around 19 weekly flights, mainly by Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways and Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Queenstown Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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