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$225 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown departing on 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$365Jetstar
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dom., 26 may. - vie., 31 may.
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$368Jetstar
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mié., 6 nov. - mié., 13 nov.
18:55 - 19:40MEL-ZQN
22h 45m1 stop
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
mié., 5 jun. - mié., 19 jun.
18:55 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
12h 45m1 stop
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
mié., 6 nov. - mié., 13 nov.
18:55 - 12:15MEL-ZQN
15h 20m1 stop
15:30 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 40mdirect
$494Air New Zealand
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mar., 13 ago. - mar., 20 ago.
18:55 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
12h 45m1 stop
16:20 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
17h 45m1 stop
$497Air New Zealand
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mié., 12 jun. - mar., 18 jun.
18:30 - 11:50MEL-ZQN
15h 20m1 stop
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$507Virgin Australia
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lun., 2 sep. - jue., 5 sep.
20:00 - 12:20MEL-ZQN
14h 20m1 stop
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$509Virgin Australia
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vie., 21 jun. - lun., 1 jul.
06:00 - 14:30MEL-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
15:25 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
8h 40m1 stop
$650Qantas Airways
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dom., 26 may. - mié., 29 may.
06:00 - 14:30MEL-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
15:25 - 23:35ZQN-MEL
10h 10m1 stop
$654Qantas Airways
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dom., 26 may. - mié., 29 may.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$225Jetstar
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dom., 26 may.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$238Jetstar
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mar., 23 jul.
18:55 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
12h 45m1 stop
$299Air New Zealand
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dom., 1 sep.
18:55 - 12:15MEL-ZQN
15h 20m1 stop
$304Air New Zealand
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sáb., 22 jun.
18:30 - 13:30MEL-ZQN
17h 00m1 stop
$322Virgin Australia
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vie., 7 jun.
17:00 - 11:50MEL-ZQN
16h 50m1 stop
$325Virgin Australia
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lun., 1 jul.
06:00 - 14:30AVV-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
$364Qantas Airways
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sáb., 1 jun.
11:00 - 19:25MEL-ZQN
6h 25m1 stop
$368Qantas Airways
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mar., 21 may.
06:00 - 12:25AVV-ZQN
28h 25m2 stops
jue., 6 jun.
06:00 - 10:10AVV-ZQN
26h 10m2 stops
jue., 6 jun.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$362Jetstar
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vie., 17 may. - vie., 24 may.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$470Jetstar
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vie., 17 may. - dom., 19 may.
20:30 - 19:25MEL-ZQN
20h 55m1 stop
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
vie., 17 may. - vie., 24 may.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
07:00 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
27h 05m1 stop
vie., 17 may. - mar., 21 may.
19:40 - 15:40MEL-ZQN
18h 00m1 stop
16:30 - 23:50ZQN-MEL
9h 20m1 stop
$572Virgin Australia
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vie., 17 may. - mar., 21 may.
20:40 - 15:40MEL-ZQN
17h 00m1 stop
14:25 - 19:50ZQN-MEL
7h 25m1 stop
$626Virgin Australia
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vie., 17 may. - vie., 24 may.
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:20 - 11:45ZQN-MEL
17h 25m1 stop
$647Qantas Airways
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sáb., 18 may. - mar., 21 may.
06:00 - 14:30MEL-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
14:05 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$653Qantas Airways
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mar., 21 may. - jue., 23 may.
07:00 - 19:40MEL-ZQN
10h 40m2 stops
11:25 - 20:35ZQN-MEL
11h 10m2 stops
$1,593Air New Zealand
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mar., 21 may. - mar., 28 may.
08:30 - 21:15MEL-ZQN
10h 45m2 stops
20:25 - 12:05ZQN-MEL
17h 40m2 stops
$1,634Air New Zealand
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vie., 17 may. - mar., 21 may.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$365Jetstar
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dom., 26 may. - vie., 31 may.
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$368Jetstar
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mié., 6 nov. - mié., 13 nov.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$397Jetstar
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mar., 27 ago. - mar., 3 sep.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$407Jetstar
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sáb., 20 jul. - vie., 2 ago.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$422Jetstar
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dom., 26 may. - mié., 29 may.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$425Jetstar
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dom., 26 may. - mié., 29 may.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$440Jetstar
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dom., 16 jun. - dom., 23 jun.
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$445Jetstar
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dom., 11 ago. - mié., 14 ago.
07:40 - 12:50MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
jue., 30 may. - dom., 2 jun.
07:40 - 12:55MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
13:50 - 15:30ZQN-MEL
3h 40mdirect
$742Emirates
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dom., 10 nov. - dom., 17 nov.

Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Queenstown flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Queenstown cost $212 and was between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $223.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown is October, where tickets cost $398 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $593 and $528 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 41 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Melbourne to Queenstown were found on Jetstar ($365) and Air New Zealand ($494). Jetstar proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $225.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Queenstown?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $235 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Melbourne and Queenstown per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 14 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 29% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne and Queenstown?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 3h 05m.

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Cheapest flight

$225
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown

When to book flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown was $150 for a one-way ticket and $244 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    There are 2 airports in Melbourne (Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne.) and only 1 airport in Queenstown (Queenstown Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Queenstown Intl flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Queenstown, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
26/5dom.
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$225
23/7mar.
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$238
1/9dom.
1 stopAir New Zealand
12h 45mMEL-ZQN
$299
22/6sáb.
1 stopAir New Zealand
15h 20mMEL-ZQN
$304
7/6vie.
1 stopVirgin Australia
17h 00mMEL-ZQN
$322
1/7lun.
1 stopVirgin Australia
16h 50mMEL-ZQN
$325
1/6sáb.
1 stopQantas Airways
6h 30mAVV-ZQN
$364
21/5mar.
1 stopQantas Airways
6h 25mMEL-ZQN
$368
6/6jue.
2 stops
28h 25mAVV-ZQN
$401
6/6jue.
2 stops
26h 10mAVV-ZQN
$404

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/5vie.
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
24/5vie.
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$362
17/5vie.
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
19/5dom.
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$470
17/5vie.
multi-stop
20h 55mMEL-ZQN
24/5vie.
direct
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$534
17/5vie.
direct
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
21/5mar.
multi-stop
27h 05mZQN-MEL
$558
17/5vie.
multi-stopVirgin Australia
18h 00mMEL-ZQN
21/5mar.
multi-stopVirgin Australia
9h 20mZQN-MEL
$572
17/5vie.
multi-stopVirgin Australia
17h 00mMEL-ZQN
24/5vie.
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 25mZQN-MEL
$626
18/5sáb.
directQantas Airways
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
21/5mar.
multi-stopQantas Airways
17h 25mZQN-MEL
$647
21/5mar.
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 30mMEL-ZQN
23/5jue.
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$653
21/5mar.
multi-stopAir New Zealand
10h 40mMEL-ZQN
28/5mar.
multi-stopAir New Zealand
11h 10mZQN-MEL
$1,593
17/5vie.
multi-stopAir New Zealand
10h 45mMEL-ZQN
21/5mar.
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 40mZQN-MEL
$1,634

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