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$272 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne (ZQN-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne

Fri, 6 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
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14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$537Jetstar
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Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$580Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 16:50MEL-ZQN
14h 55m1 stop
$594Jetstar
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Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
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18:50 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
12h 50m2 stops
Thu, 19 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Jetstar Logo
13:25 - 22:50ZQN-MEL
11h 25m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$619Jetstar
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Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
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09:05 - 09:40MEL-ZQN
22h 35m1 stop
Sun, 19 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
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07:30 - 12:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$689Qantas Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
14:35 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
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16:50 - 14:20MEL-ZQN
19h 30m1 stop
$739Air New Zealand
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
21h 00m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:15MEL-ZQN
15h 20m2 stops
$753Air New Zealand
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
15:30 - 20:00ZQN-MEL
6h 30m1 stop
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10:45 - 21:05MEL-ZQN
8h 20m1 stop
$808Qantas Airways
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Everything you should know

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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $537 (return)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 12% price drop
February
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$537
Overall average: $538
Jetstar
Fri 6/3Sun 15/3
ZQN - MEL • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$537
Typical prices: $349-634
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ZQN - MEL • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Melbourne flights

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Queenstown, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is March, where tickets cost $538 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $775 and $629 respectively.

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

The average return 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $643 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$272
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport was $162 for a one-way ticket and $320 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Queenstown and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Queenstown from Queenstown Intl and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $662 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $610 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $322 or less one-way and $771 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 505 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jul 2025AKL - SFO
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

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