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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from $258

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown departing on 5/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$439Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$456Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:50 - 22:45ZQN-MEL
7h 55m1 stop
$479Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$480Jetstar
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
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14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Logo
11:25 - 20:35ZQN-MEL
11h 10m2 stops
$543
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Sun, 5 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:25MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
21h 00m1 stop
$545Air New Zealand
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$548Virgin Australia
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 12:20MEL-ZQN
15h 55m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 08:05ZQN-MEL
21h 00m1 stop
$549Air New Zealand
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Fri, 29 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
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14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$554
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Sun, 24 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$568Virgin Australia
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Wed, 26 Nov - Fri, 12 Dec

Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

Our best Jetstar deals on Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flight tickets
Jetstar
3 Sept
MEL14:50Melbourne
3h 10m
ZQN20:00Queenstown Intl
10 Sept
ZQN12:10Queenstown Intl
3h 25m
MEL13:35Melbourne
$439
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Jetstar
3 Sept
MEL14:50Melbourne
3h 10m
ZQN20:00Queenstown Intl
10 Sept
ZQN12:10Queenstown Intl
3h 25m
MEL13:35Melbourne
$456
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Jetstar
3 Sept
MEL14:50Melbourne
3h 10m
ZQN20:00Queenstown Intl
10 Sept
ZQN16:50Queenstown Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
MEL22:45Melbourne
$479
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Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
26 Aug
MEL09:10Melbourne
3h 15m
ZQN14:25Queenstown Intl
2 Sept
ZQN13:05Queenstown Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
MEL08:05Melbourne
$545
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Air New Zealand
29 Aug
MEL18:25Melbourne
15h 55m
1 stop
ZQN12:20Queenstown Intl
2 Sept
ZQN13:05Queenstown Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
MEL08:05Melbourne
$549
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Air New Zealand
31 Oct
MEL18:55Melbourne
11h 25m
1 stop
ZQN08:20Queenstown Intl
10 Nov
ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl
3h 35m
MEL17:00Melbourne
$551
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 8 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown that are best for you.

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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$439

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$456

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/9

16:50-22:45

1 stop7h 55m

$479

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$480

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 15/10

11:25-20:35

2 stops11h 10m

$543

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/9

13:05-08:05

1 stop21h 00m

$545

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/12

14:00-15:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$548

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

18:25-12:20

1 stop15h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/9

13:05-08:05

1 stop21h 00m

$549

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$554

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

14:00-15:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$568

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The month of June is another great option to travel to Queenstown, with average flight prices from Melbourne Airport averaging around $454.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $499. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown for around $566.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Queenstown is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in the afternoon for as low as $273. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Queenstown, so prices are often more expensive at around $547 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Queenstown Intl flight route?

Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl for the best Melbourne - Queenstown Intl flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Queenstown for around $515 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport for as low as $468 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Queenstown Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Queenstown Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flights are approximately 0% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (MEL to ZQN) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

Best price found

$258

Fastest flight time

3h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Queenstown

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Queenstown from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $258. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $439.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown takes 3h 05m
Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown every day.
There is 1 airport near Queenstown: Queenstown Intl (ZQN)
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  • How far is Melbourne to Queenstown Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl is 2138.9 km. 3h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

  • What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $221Free cancellationRating
7.5
411 reviews
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JetstarPriceFrom $230Free cancellationRating
6.5
461 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $318Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,306 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $346Free cancellationRating
7.5
888 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $370Free cancellationRating
8.0
503 reviews
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  • Emirates Flights From Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

    Emirates operates around 5 flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $433, but momondo users have found Emirates deals from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown from as low as $207 round-trip. Emirates has been scored 8.1/10 in 3,306 reviews.

  • Air New Zealand Flights From Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

    Air New Zealand (8.0/10 from 503 reviews) operates around 7 flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in any given week. The average Air New Zealand airfare for this route is around $366, with deals from around $241 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Melbourne Airport to Queenstown flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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