Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from £195

MEL — ZQN
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Mon 7/1214:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 18/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 27/10£295
Mon 7/1214:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 14/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 28/10£298
Fri 4/1214:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 18/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 26/10£306
Fri 11/1215:00 -
1 stop28h 15m
Fri 18/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 27/10£331
Mon 7/1214:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 14/1210:35 -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 28/10£334
Sun 6/1214:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 14/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 29/10£334
Mon 30/1114:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 12/1213:30 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 28/10£344
Fri 27/1114:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 4/1210:45 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 27/10£351

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

Round-trip from

£247

One-way from

£195

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£307

Good round-trip deal

£424 or less

Good one-way deal

£207 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/2-19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 25/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl.

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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£195

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 11/1

18:55-10:05

1 stop13h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£201

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£202

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£202

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 9/1

13:50-19:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£202

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

10:20-21:15

1 stop8h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£216

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 24/1

08:15-19:45

1 stop9h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£216

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

19:10-08:25

1 stop11h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£216

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

08:40-18:35

1 stop7h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£219
Fastest return journey

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

06:40-11:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£239

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of £262). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of £361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ZQN?

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flights typically cost between £217 and £407 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £247 on Jetstar (10 Feb–19 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Queenstown from Melbourne, you will be flying to Queenstown Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is located 3.9 mi from the center of Queenstown. There are 8 flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl per day from 1 airline.

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

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in just under 3h 10m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1333 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown round-trip?

    Virgin Australia, at £411, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown..

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £126. Users have also found prices from £147 and £153 on Jetstar and Virgin Australia, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown consider choosing Qantas Airways (82%), Etihad Airways (79%) or Air New Zealand (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of £262). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of £361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest£411Average£426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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