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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne (ZQN-MEL)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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The cheapest plane tickets to Melbourne found on KAYAK recently.
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20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$498Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Fri, 7 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$526Jetstar
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Wed, 5 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Fri, 7 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$596Virgin Australia
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Sun, 2 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$605Virgin Australia
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Sun, 2 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
13:05 - 17:25ZQN-MEL
6h 20m1 stop
18:55 - 11:25MEL-ZQN
14h 30m1 stop
$664Air New Zealand
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May
07:00 - 14:10ZQN-AVV
9h 10m1 stop
08:10 - 21:05AVV-ZQN
10h 55m1 stop
$749Qantas Airways
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Wed, 5 Mar - Wed, 12 Mar
16:25 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
17h 30m1 stop
09:05 - 14:20MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
$788Air New Zealand
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Sun, 15 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
07:00 - 11:35ZQN-MEL
6h 35m1 stop
09:05 - 14:10MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$795Qantas Airways
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Mon, 3 Mar - Thu, 13 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$177Jetstar
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Wed, 12 Feb
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$180Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Feb
16:45 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
17h 10m1 stop
$256Air New Zealand
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Wed, 29 Jan
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$260Virgin Australia
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Wed, 16 Apr
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$279Virgin Australia
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Wed, 5 Feb
15:25 - 17:00ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$282Air New Zealand
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Sun, 2 Mar
15:05 - 16:40ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$323Qantas Airways
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Thu, 27 Mar
07:00 - 12:05ZQN-MEL
7h 05m1 stop
$367Qantas Airways
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Thu, 26 Dec
15:05 - 23:15ZQN-AVV
10h 10m1 stop
Wed, 5 Feb
15:05 - 23:15ZQN-AVV
10h 10m1 stop
Wed, 19 Feb
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$479Jetstar
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Wed, 25 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$498Jetstar
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$520Jetstar
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Wed, 25 Dec - Tue, 31 Dec
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Fri, 7 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$526Jetstar
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Wed, 5 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Fri, 7 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$596Virgin Australia
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Sun, 2 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$605Virgin Australia
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Sun, 2 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
15:05 - 16:40ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
09:05 - 14:10MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$1,077Qantas Airways
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Tue, 4 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
09:05 - 14:10MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
$1,398Qantas Airways
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Fri, 7 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar

Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Queenstown to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Queenstown to Melbourne cost $208 and was between Queenstown and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $309.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Queenstown to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Queenstown to Melbourne, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne is September, where tickets cost $498 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and October, where the average cost of tickets is $766 and $698 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,406, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 149 days before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$177
Flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne was $104 for a one-way ticket and $293 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Queenstown you will be using Queenstown Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Queenstown and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Queenstown Intl Airport to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Queenstown to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 531 reviews
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

10.0 ExcellentScott, Nov 2024AKL - CHC
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Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

Overall good. We had to transfer to Bradly terminal. We had requested wheelchair assistance. The bus that picked us up had to wait for other passengers. The wait was long. Then, at the Bradly terminal we had to wait an extended period of time for the wheel chair assistance. These delays caused tension at checked in and resulted in arriving at the gate as passengers were boarding.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Much better than I expected for such a long flight.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Good - better than other airlines in terms of food and seat comfort.

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The crew was very helpful to my family, especially when my daughter became sick during the flight. Will fly with them again.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

Boarding was smooth after a 25 min delay. Notification of delay could be more efficient and change in boarding gate was not notified on the flights board or app.

I did not use the in flight entertainment, but the selection appeared to be decent. Take off was delayed, but otherwise the process was uneventful.

Great flight - on time, lovely staff. I’ll always have the same complaint and essentially it’s the limited food options for people who are celiac. But that’s all airlines !

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/2Wed
directJetstar
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$177
7/2Fri
directJetstar
3h 30mZQN-MEL
$180
29/1Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
17h 10mZQN-MEL
$256
16/4Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$260
5/2Wed
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$279
2/3Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$282
27/3Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 35mZQN-MEL
$323
26/12Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
7h 05mZQN-MEL
$367
5/2Wed
1 stop
10h 10mZQN-AVV
$401
19/2Wed
1 stop
10h 10mZQN-AVV
$413

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