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Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, May 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $311 $386
        19% off
        19% off
        $386 $311
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        $316 $386
        18% off
        18% off
        $386 $316
      • ZQN 5:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Apr 22 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        $319 $386
        17% off
        17% off
        $386 $319
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $320
        17% off
        $386 $320
      • ZQN 5:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $323
        16% off
        $386 $323
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $324
        16% off
        $386 $324
      • ZQN 5:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 2 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Apr 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $324
        16% off
        $386 $324
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $324
        16% off
        $386 $324
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $324
        16% off
        $386 $324
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, May 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $324
        16% off
        $386 $324
      • ZQN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Mar 19 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        ZQN 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, Mar 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 5:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 7:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Virgin Australia
        $140 $202
        31% off
        31% off
        $202 $140
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 10 | Jetstar Airways
        $142 $202
        30% off
        30% off
        $202 $142
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $150 $202
        26% off
        26% off
        $202 $150
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        $153
        24% off
        $202 $153
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        $153
        24% off
        $202 $153
      • ZQN 12:10 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        MEL 1:35 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $157
        22% off
        $202 $157
      • ZQN 9:05 AM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:35 AM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 23 | Air New Zealand
        $169
        16% off
        $202 $169
      • ZQN 3:40 PM
        3h 30m
        Nonstop
        MEL 5:10 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 10 | Air New Zealand
        $169
        16% off
        $202 $169
      • ZQN 10:25 AM
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:30 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, May 16 | Air New Zealand
        $159
        21% off
        $202 $159
      • ZQN 9:45 AM
        15h
        1 stop
        MEL 10:45 PM
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, May 16 | Jetstar Airways
        $168
        17% off
        $202 $168
      • ZQN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Mar 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Queenstown to Melbourne 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 Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne 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 Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in June, with an average price of $187. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as $393.

$393
$290
$187
$84
    Cheapest
  • $297
    Mar
  • $294
    Apr
  • $211
    May
  • $187
    Jun
  • $258
    Jul
  • $241
    Aug
  • $224
    Sep
  • $297
    Oct
  • $293
    Nov
  • $264
    Dec
  • $393
    Jan
  • $284
    Feb

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne 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 Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$301
$271
$240
$210
    Cheapest
  • $292
    Mon
  • $301
    Tue
  • $240
    Wed
  • $265
    Thu
  • $266
    Fri
  • $266
    Sat
  • $297
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Virgin Australia
From $140
Jetstar Airways
From $142
Air New Zealand
From $159
Qantas Airways
From $182
Emirates
From $186

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Flight Schedule from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ220

    Queenstown Airport

    12:10 PM

    ZQN

    3h 25m

    1:35 PM

    MEL

    - - T - T - S
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  2. VA146

    Queenstown Airport

    5:40 PM

    ZQN

    3h 30m

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ265

    Queenstown Airport

    3:25 PM

    ZQN

    3h 35m

    5:00 PM

    MEL

    - - T - T - S
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  4. QF178

    Queenstown Airport

    1:45 PM

    ZQN

    3h 35m

    3:20 PM

    MEL

    - M - W - F S
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  5. NZ5642

    Queenstown Airport

    12:55 PM

    ZQN

    1h 10m

    Nonstop

    2:05 PM

    CHC

    - - T - - - -
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  6. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:50 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    MEL

    - - - - T - S

  7. NZ644

    Queenstown Airport

    10:25 AM

    ZQN

    55m

    Nonstop

    11:20 AM

    CHC

    S - - W T - -
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  8. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:50 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    MEL

    - - - - T - S

  9. JQ296

    Queenstown Airport

    12:50 PM

    ZQN

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    2:40 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  10. JQ216

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    8:45 PM

    AKL

    4h 5m

    Nonstop

    10:50 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  11. NZ5640

    Queenstown Airport

    9:00 AM

    ZQN

    1h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:10 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  12. NZ213

    Christchurch Airport

    6:00 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    MEL

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

Flight distance2,147.61 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$140
Cheapest return ticket price$311

FAQs for Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    It takes around 3 hours 29 minutes to fly from Queenstown Airport (zqn) to Melbourne Airport (mel).
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Tickets cost around $285 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $602 in March, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 17:40 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 19:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1568 flights per month.

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