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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

MEL — ZQN
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or June, 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 15 July 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£268

Good round-trip deal

£330 or less

Good one-way deal

£130 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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.

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 11 July 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 15 July 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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

The most flights from MEL to ZQN are scheduled on a Sunday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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  • 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 9 flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • 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 Jetstar (89%), Qantas Airways (80%) or Emirates (80%) 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 15 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest£204Average£330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest£230Average£354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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