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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

MEL — ZQN
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in June or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£252

Good one-way deal

£153 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 88 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of £1,533). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,257). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar 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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown round-trip?

    Jetstar, at £134, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Virgin Australia. Jetstar is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (84%), Virgin Australia (84%) or Jetstar (81%) 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of £1,533). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,257). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£134Average£352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£204Average£329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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