Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne (ZQN - MEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$371	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jun 12 — Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is currently $371
Cheapest one-way flight	$166	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is currently $166
Cheapest nonstop flights	$371	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Fri, Jul 31	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is currently $371
Last-minute weekend getaway	$466	Virgin Australia 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Queenstown to Melbourne is currently $466
Cheapest business class flights	$1,105	Air New Zealand 1 stop 17 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is currently $1,105

Fastest flight	3 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Queenstown to Melbourne takes 3 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $350–450
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $455–710

Popular airlines from Queenstown to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $523

Typical price: $510–860

5 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - MEL Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

71 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - MEL Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $465

Typical price: $455–860

3 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - MEL Every Wed, Fri, Sun

57 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $371

Typical price: $465–830

3 weekly nonstop flights

ZQN - MEL Every Wed, Fri, Sun

52 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - AVV, MEL Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $443

Typical price: $445–780

1 weekly nonstop flight

ZQN - MEL Every Sun

56 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
Invercargill Airport (IVC)

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 28 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 min 96 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Queenstown to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $350 to $450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $371. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $166.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $523, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $465, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $371, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 19.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $443, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Melbourne starts at $371 from Fri, Jun 12 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $166 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

3 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Queenstown to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Queenstown to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 5 nonstop flights and 71 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne are:

Air New Zealand offers 3 nonstop flights and 57 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Jetstar offers 3 nonstop flights and 52 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Virgin Australia offers 1 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Queenstown and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $371. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $166.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $523, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $465, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $371, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 19.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Queenstown to Melbourne is $443, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.

Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne.

There are 5 Qantas direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 1 Virgin Australia direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Melbourne at price $466 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Qantas, Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne.

There are 5 Qantas direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Air New Zealand direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 Jetstar direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 1 Virgin Australia direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne are only available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Queenstown and Melbourne start at $371 from Thu, Jul 23 to Fri, Jul 31 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Melbourne start at $1,105 from Sun, Jul 12 to Sun, Jul 19 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Melbourne start at $371 from Fri, Jun 12 to Fri, Jun 19.

To book business class trips from Queenstown to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Queenstown and Melbourne starts at $466 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Melbourne at price $466 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.