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$159 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (ZQN-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Melbourne.
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20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
14:30 - 19:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$418Jetstar
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Fri, 28 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
20:35 - 22:05ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
14:30 - 19:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$451Jetstar
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Fri, 28 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
14:30 - 19:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Thu, 10 Apr - Fri, 25 Apr
13:05 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
06:15 - 11:20MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar
10:05 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
23h 50m1 stop
18:25 - 13:05MEL-ZQN
16h 40m1 stop
$678Air New Zealand
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Fri, 21 Mar - Fri, 4 Apr
13:05 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
18:25 - 08:25MEL-ZQN
12h 00m1 stop
$681Air New Zealand
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Fri, 28 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
16:30 - 10:05ZQN-MEL
19h 35m2 stops
11:35 - 16:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$828Virgin Australia
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Tue, 22 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
16:30 - 10:05ZQN-MEL
19h 35m2 stops
21:40 - 15:40MEL-ZQN
16h 00m1 stop
$894Virgin Australia
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Tue, 22 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr
16:25 - 23:40ZQN-MEL
9h 15m1 stop
07:30 - 12:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$998Emirates
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Wed, 23 Apr - Sat, 26 Apr
15:25 - 20:05ZQN-MEL
6h 40m1 stop
07:30 - 12:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$1,009Emirates
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Mon, 21 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Queenstown, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is April, where tickets cost $453 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $727 and $687 respectively.

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

The average return 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 $1,819, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$159
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $236 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Queenstown and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Queenstown from Queenstown Intl and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $834 and an overall rating of 7.9, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $670 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $336 or less one-way and $804 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, +5 more

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +5 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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, +5 more

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Jetstar, +1 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

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

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +4 more

Friday

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

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +5 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.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 481 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

8.0 ExcellentSamuel, Jan 2025AKL - ZQN
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The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

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 .

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

Delayed and missed connection, was not re-booked like other travelers so ended up being stuck for several hours due to no one handling my booking.

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.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

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.

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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