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Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport flight

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 $201 and round-trip from $365. 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 | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $365 $560
        35% off
        35% off
        $560 $365
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 5:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        $393 $560
        30% off
        30% off
        $560 $393
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $395 $560
        28% off
        28% off
        $560 $395
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $422
        25% off
        $560 $422
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $423
        24% off
        $560 $423
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 5:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        $426
        24% off
        $560 $426
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $431
        23% off
        $560 $431
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $434
        23% off
        $560 $434
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $438
        22% off
        $560 $438
      • MEL 6:00 PM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        ZQN 2:15 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 24 | Virgin Australia
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $441
        21% off
        $560 $441
      • MEL 8:45 PM
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        ZQN 1:30 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Tue, Oct 20 | Virgin Australia
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $441
        21% off
        $560 $441
      • MEL 6:00 AM
        6h 15m
        1 stop
        ZQN 2:15 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $442
        21% off
        $560 $442
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        ZQN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:00 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $201 $311
        35% off
        35% off
        $311 $201
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $203 $311
        35% off
        35% off
        $311 $203
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $210 $311
        32% off
        32% off
        $311 $210
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        $218
        30% off
        $311 $218
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        $220
        28% off
        $311 $220
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        $221
        28% off
        $311 $221
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        $222
        28% off
        $311 $222
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        $224
        28% off
        $311 $224
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $225
        28% off
        $311 $225
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $238
        23% off
        $311 $238
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        $239
        23% off
        $311 $239
      • MEL 8:35 PM
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        ZQN 7:55 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $245
        21% off
        $311 $245
      • MEL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 2:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Sep 10 | 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 May, with an average price of $271. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as $394.

$394
$333
$271
$210
    Cheapest
  • $298
    Sep
  • $278
    Oct
  • $330
    Nov
  • $394
    Dec
  • $278
    Jan
  • $308
    Feb
  • $283
    Mar
  • $312
    Apr
  • $271
    May
  • $295
    Jun
  • $291
    Jul
  • $324
    Aug

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 $428. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $587.

$587
$508
$428
$349
    Cheapest
  • $434
    Sep
  • $506
    Oct
  • $533
    Nov
  • $545
    Dec
  • $583
    Jan
  • $480
    Feb
  • $585
    Mar
  • $428
    Apr
  • $545
    May
  • $492
    Jun
  • $506
    Jul
  • $587
    Aug

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.

$355
$320
$285
$250
    Cheapest
  • $327
    Mon
  • $316
    Tue
  • $285
    Wed
  • $338
    Thu
  • $315
    Fri
  • $355
    Sat
  • $290
    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 $203) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $203
Virgin Australia
From $234
Air New Zealand
From $246
Qantas Airways
From $268
Emirates
From $275
Air Tahiti Nui
From $384

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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 M T - T - S
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  2. VA147

    Melbourne Airport

    11:35 AM

    MEL

    3h 10m

    4:45 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

    S - T - T F S
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  4. JQ432

    Melbourne Airport

    6:35 AM

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    8:40 AM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. JQ193

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:20 AM

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:40 AM

    ZQN

    S M - W - F -

  6. 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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  7. JQ193

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:20 AM

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:40 AM

    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 $201
Cheapest return ticket price $365

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 10 minutes to fly from Melbourne Airport (mel) to Queenstown Airport (zqn).
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
  • Tickets cost around $355 in November, 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 $626 in September, 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.
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport departs at 07:25, and the last departs at 14:50, with about 18 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport takes about 2 hours 44 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Yes. Singapore Airlines, Air India, IndiGo, China Southern Airlines and Emirates operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 49 minutes, and around 17 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.

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