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Low Price Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Queenstown to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Queenstown to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 211, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 445.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 445 AU$ 524
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 445
      • ZQN 17:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 19:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Apr 23 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Fri, Apr 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 449 AU$ 524
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 449
      • ZQN 17:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 19:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, May 2 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 455 AU$ 524
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 455
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, May 7 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, May 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 456
        13% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 456
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, May 2 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 464
        11% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 464
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Apr 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 467
        11% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 467
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Jun 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 472
        10% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 472
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, May 4 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, May 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 472
        10% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 472
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, May 9 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, May 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 473
        10% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 473
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, May 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, May 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 476
        9% off
        AU$ 524 AU$ 476
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 18 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ZQN 16:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 211 AU$ 261
        19% off
        19% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 211
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 8 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 221 AU$ 261
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 221
      • ZQN 17:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 19:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 1 | Virgin Australia
        AU$ 223 AU$ 261
        15% off
        15% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 223
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, May 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 224
        14% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 224
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, May 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 226
        13% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 226
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 31 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 232
        11% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 232
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, May 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 235
        10% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 235
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Jun 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 236
        10% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 236
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 236
        10% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 236
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, May 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 237
        9% off
        AU$ 261 AU$ 237
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL Invalid Date
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Apr 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Queenstown to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Queenstown to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Queenstown and Melbourne is approximately 2,137.89km. It takes around 3 hours 29 minutes on average to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 211
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 445
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,137.89km
Average flight time3 hours 29 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Queenstown–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne is June, with an average price of AU$ 263. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically January, with an average price of up to AU$ 553.

AU$ 553
AU$ 408
AU$ 263
AU$ 118
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 506
    Apr
  • AU$ 297
    May
  • AU$ 263
    Jun
  • AU$ 363
    Jul
  • AU$ 339
    Aug
  • AU$ 315
    Sep
  • AU$ 417
    Oct
  • AU$ 412
    Nov
  • AU$ 371
    Dec
  • AU$ 553
    Jan
  • AU$ 399
    Feb
  • AU$ 426
    Mar

What's the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 452
AU$ 406
AU$ 360
AU$ 314
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 440
    Mon
  • AU$ 452
    Tue
  • AU$ 360
    Wed
  • AU$ 383
    Thu
  • AU$ 386
    Fri
  • AU$ 397
    Sat
  • AU$ 415
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne during ANZAC Day Holiday?

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at AU$ 292.

AU$ 365
AU$ 329
AU$ 292
AU$ 256
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 342
    23
    Apr
  • AU$ 328
    24
  • AU$ 324
    25
  • AU$ 342
    26
  • AU$ 365
    27
  • AU$ 292
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 211 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to MEL on Wed, Jun 3), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 445 departing on Thu, Apr 23 and returning on Fri, Apr 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Queenstown to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Air New Zealand Qantas Airways Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 29 minutes to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 23 flight per week flying from Queenstown to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/-/T/W/T/F/S -- VA146 (17:51) Emirates: -/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK5027 (14:04)
  • To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 3, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 211.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne on April 19, 2026 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at AU$ 196.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport (ZQN-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Queenstown is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Queenstown to Melbourne by air

If you are travelling from Queenstown to Melbourne by air or looking for Queenstown to Melbourne flights, you have come to the right place. Start your search for airfares by giving the travelling date above, or continue reading to find out more about the journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, how to find cheap tickets, and much more.

Queenstown to Melbourne airfares

The airfares for Queenstown and Melbourne are subject to fluctuations. The price of an air ticket is influenced by various factors, including the level of demand, the specific travel dates and times selected, seat availability, and the pricing strategies implemented by different airlines. Additionally, the fares may also be adjusted based on the travel class you choose, whether it's first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

To obtain the cheapest Queenstown to Melbourne air tickets, it takes a combination of flexibility, determination, and a touch of good fortune. Here are some valuable tips to assist you in finding the best prices:

  • 1. Stay flexible with your travel dates and times, as airfares are often more budget-friendly during early mornings, late evenings, and weekdays.
  • 2. Consider nearby alternative airports as they may provide more economical options.
  • 3. Explore booking separate one-way flights with different airlines, as two individual tickets can sometimes be cheaper than a round-trip.
  • 4. Opt for a connecting flight from Queenstown to Melbourne to potentially save on costs.
  • 5. Keep a vigilant eye out for unexpected last-minute flight deals that may appear out of the blue.

Airlines from Queenstown to Melbourne

Travellers have plenty of choice on reputable airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Melbourne. Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways operates full service flights from Queenstown to Melbourne. They provide a comfortable flying experience with a range of services and amenitie on flight, whereas Jetstar Airways are popular low-cost airlines that offers competitive air fares for travellers.

Queenstown to Melbourne flight time

The average flight duration from Queenstown to Melbourne is approximately 3 hours 40 mins, although the fastest flight option is the 3 hours 30 mins from Queenstown airport to Melbourne airport.

Everything you need to know about Queenstown airport

Situated in Frankton, New Zealand, Queenstown Airport (ZQN) serves as the primary air transport hub for travelers exploring the picturesque Queenstown region. The airport boasts a modern terminal and offers flights from reputable airlines like Air New Zealand. With a distance of only 8 kilometers from the city center, travelers can swiftly reach the airport within a quick 15-minute drive by taxi or shuttle.

Arriving at Melbourne airport

Melbourne Airport, known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is the primary international gateway to Melbourne, Australia. It boasts four terminals, each offering a wide range of amenities, including shopping, dining, and currency exchange services. With an extensive network of domestic and international flight routes, the airport connects Melbourne to destinations across the globe. Traveling to and from the city center is hassle-free, thanks to the availability of taxis, SkyBus shuttles, and public transportation options. The airport is approximately 23 kilometers away from the city center, and the journey typically takes around 25-30 minutes by car or 30-45 minutes by public transportation, depending on traffic conditions.

Book Queenstown to Melbourne flights on Trip.com to unlock extra benefits

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Queenstown toMelbourne

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, with an average price of AU$ 357.

AU$ 265
AU$ 357
AU$ 450
AU$ 543
AU$ 635
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 357
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
AU$ 366
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
AU$ 462
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
AU$ 468
Qantas Airways
Emirates
AU$ 635
Emirates

Which airlines operate the most flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Singapore Airlines operates the most flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, with 12 flight per week.

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8
10
12
Singapore Airlines
12
Singapore Airlines
Emirates
10
Emirates
Qantas Airways
10
Qantas Airways
IndiGo
9
IndiGo
Air India
8
Air India
Qatar Airways
8
Qatar Airways

How many flights are there each day from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Queenstown to Melbourne depart on Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

72
48
24
0
Highest
24
Mon
26
Tue
48
Wed
40
Thu
64
Fri
34
Sat
72
Sun

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