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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 $482
        37% off
        37% off
        $482 $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 $482
        37% off
        37% off
        $482 $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 $482
        34% off
        34% off
        $482 $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
        $482 $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
        $482 $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
        $482 $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
        $482 $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
        $482 $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
        $482 $337
      • 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 $280
        35% off
        35% off
        $280 $183
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        $191 $280
        32% off
        32% off
        $280 $191
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $191 $280
        32% off
        32% off
        $280 $191
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, May 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $192
        31% off
        $280 $192
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, May 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $192
        31% off
        $280 $192
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Apr 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $193
        31% off
        $280 $193
      • MEL 8:00 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 1:10 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, Mar 14 | Virgin Australia
        $194
        31% off
        $280 $194
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Apr 20 | Jetstar Airways
        $196
        30% off
        $280 $196
      • MEL 2:50 PM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ZQN 8:00 PM
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Apr 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $196
        30% off
        $280 $196
      • 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 to Queenstown Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month to fly one-way from Melbourne to Queenstown Airport is May, with an average price of $216. The priciest month is usually December, when the average price can reach $385.

$385
$301
$216
$132
    Cheapest
  • $277
    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 to Queenstown Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Melbourne 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 to Queenstown Airport, with an average price of $382. In contrast, January is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $569.

$569
$476
$382
$289
  • $382
    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 to Queenstown Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne 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 to Queenstown Airport is Sunday, with average fares generally 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

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Airport

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Flight Schedule from Melbourne to Queenstown Airport

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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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Flight Info of Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Airport

Cheapest round-trip ticket price$305
Cheapest one-way flight price$175
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly

FAQs for Melbourne to Queenstown Airport Flights

  • When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $437.
  • It takes around 3 hours 10 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN).
  • Airlines with flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN): Air India, Qatar Airways, Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Finnair, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates.

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