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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from £168

MEL — ZQN
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Mon 30/1114:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 7/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 19/9£278
Wed 7/1014:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 28/1012:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 17/9£279
Sun 29/1114:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 7/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 18/9£293
Wed 21/1014:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 28/1012:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 21/9£299
Wed 25/1114:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 2/1213:30 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 21/9£307
Mon 9/1119:10 -
1 stop14h 20m
Tue 1/1216:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 18/9£309
Mon 9/1106:40 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Tue 1/1216:05 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 18/9£315
Mon 7/1214:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 11/1216:55 -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 19/9£325
Sun 15/1119:10 -
1 stop13h 20m
Wed 25/1120:30 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 17/9£331
Mon 2/1114:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 11/1112:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 16/9£331
Tue 1/1223:55 -
1 stop10h 55m
Mon 7/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 19/9£339
Thu 26/1106:40 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 21/1212:40 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 18/9£340

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

Round-trip from

£267

One-way from

£168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£333
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/2-19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 7/3

07:20-12:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£173

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 15/2

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£175

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 7/3

07:20-12:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£178

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

19:10-09:40

2 stops12h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£186

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

13:50-19:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£197

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 1/3

23:55-12:50

1 stop10h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£205

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 20/2

12:10-21:15

1 stop7h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£219

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

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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 £263). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of £372). 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 £239 and £381 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £267 on Jetstar (7 Feb–19 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
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Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Comfort

6.4

Food

5.7

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

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 9 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?

    Jetstar, at £187, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown.. Jetstar is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 Etihad Airways (85%), Air New Zealand (85%) or Singapore Airlines (84%) 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 £263). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of £372). 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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JetstarCheapest£187Average£260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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