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$205 Find cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne departing on 27/9. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne (ZQN-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. 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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20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$447Jetstar
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Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
20:40 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$456Jetstar
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Wed, 14 Aug - Sun, 18 Aug
13:35 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
20h 30m1 stop
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Sat, 7 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
06:20 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Sat, 24 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
07:00 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
27h 05m1 stop
18:55 - 20:35MEL-ZQN
23h 40m1 stop
$711Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
10:25 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
23h 40m1 stop
18:55 - 20:35MEL-ZQN
23h 40m1 stop
$723Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Sep - Mon, 16 Sep
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
17:30 - 13:30MEL-ZQN
18h 00m1 stop
$767Virgin Australia
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Thu, 29 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
14:05 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
11:00 - 19:25MEL-ZQN
6h 25m1 stop
$870Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
17:30 - 00:15ZQN-MEL
8h 45m1 stop
18:50 - 18:35MEL-ZQN
21h 45m1 stop
$911Virgin Australia
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Thu, 19 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
15:25 - 20:20ZQN-AVV
6h 55m1 stop
06:00 - 14:30AVV-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
$1,124Qantas Airways
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Mon, 13 Jan - Thu, 16 Jan

Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Queenstown to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Queenstown to Melbourne cost $198 and was between Queenstown and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $487.

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

The average price of all flights from Queenstown to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Queenstown to Melbourne, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, 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 Queenstown to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $472 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of tickets is $776 and $704 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,546, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, 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 Queenstown to Melbourne, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne from Queenstown were found on Jetstar ($205) and Air New Zealand ($259), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($447) and Air New Zealand ($711).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Queenstown and Melbourne?

Jetstar connects Queenstown to Melbourne with 7 flights per week and both Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia also offer 7 flights per week.

Which airlines fly direct between Queenstown and Melbourne?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Australia at $213 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

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

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 3h 32m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Queenstown to Melbourne take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 3h 25m.

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Cheapest flight

$205
Flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Melbourne 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 Queenstown to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne was $121 for a one-way ticket and $264 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Queenstown you will be using Queenstown Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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

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

    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 Queenstown to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Queenstown 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 Queenstown Intl to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
27/9Fri
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$205
12/10Sat
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
$217
14/9Sat
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 45mZQN-MEL
$259
15/10Tue
1 stop
7h 05mZQN-MEL
$269
14/10Mon
1 stop
9h 35mZQN-MEL
$290
10/9Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
9h 30mZQN-MEL
$296
12/9Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$327
15/10Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$329
3/10Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
7h 50mZQN-MEL
$376
10/9Tue
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$400

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Last minute flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

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 Queenstown to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/7Fri
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
29/7Mon
directJetstar
3h 10mMEL-ZQN
$489
26/7Fri
directJetstar
3h 25mZQN-MEL
29/7Mon
multi-stopJetstar
11h 40mMEL-ZQN
$657
26/7Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
8h 10mZQN-MEL
29/7Mon
multi-stopVirgin Australia
15h 20mMEL-ZQN
$1,014
26/7Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 50mZQN-AVV
29/7Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
6h 30mAVV-ZQN
$1,641

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Queenstown - Melbourne Flights

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Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

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Melbourne - Queenstown

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