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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown from $289

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Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$515Virgin Australia
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Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
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14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
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14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$516Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 3 Mar
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$520Jetstar
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Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
08:00 - 13:10MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 15:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$523Virgin Australia
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:25MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:25 - 17:00ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$529Air New Zealand
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Sun, 22 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Jetstar Logo
14:50 - 20:00MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 13:35ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$539Jetstar
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Fri, 13 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:20MEL-ZQN
15h 25m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
16:50 - 07:55ZQN-MEL
17h 05m1 stop
$553Air New Zealand
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Fri, 20 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
08:00 - 13:05MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
13:45 - 15:20ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$579Qantas Airways
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Tue, 27 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
07:40 - 12:45MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 13:20ZQN-MEL
8h 20m1 stop
$604Qantas Airways
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Sun, 30 Nov - Tue, 16 Dec
Emirates Logo
07:40 - 12:45MEL-ZQN
3h 05mdirect
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07:00 - 20:00ZQN-MEL
15h 00m1 stop
$612Emirates
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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
22 Mar
MEL09:10Melbourne
3h 15m
ZQN14:25Queenstown Intl
27 Mar
ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl
3h 35m
MEL17:00Melbourne
$529
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Air New Zealand
20 Mar
MEL18:55Melbourne
15h 25m
1 stop
ZQN12:20Queenstown Intl
25 Mar
ZQN16:50Queenstown Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
MEL07:55Melbourne
$553
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Air New Zealand
17 Jan
MEL09:10Melbourne
3h 15m
ZQN14:25Queenstown Intl
26 Jan
ZQN16:45Queenstown Intl
17h 10m
1 stop
MEL07:55Melbourne
$561
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Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Melbourne to Queenstown flight tickets
Virgin Australia
31 Jan
MEL08:00Melbourne
3h 10m
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
14 Feb
ZQN14:00Queenstown Intl
3h 35m
MEL15:35Melbourne
$515
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Virgin Australia
29 Jan
MEL08:00Melbourne
3h 10m
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
28 Feb
ZQN14:00Queenstown Intl
3h 35m
MEL15:35Melbourne
$523
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Virgin Australia
23 Feb
MEL08:00Melbourne
3h 10m
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
26 Feb
ZQN14:00Queenstown Intl
3h 35m
MEL15:35Melbourne
$527
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 20 October 2025.
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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/2

14:00-15:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$515

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/3

14:00-15:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$516

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$520

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/2

14:00-15:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$523

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/3

15:25-17:00

Nonstop3h 35m

$529

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/2

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$539

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

18:55-12:20

1 stop15h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/3

16:50-07:55

1 stop17h 05m

$553

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 27/1

08:00-13:05

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

13:45-15:20

Nonstop3h 35m

$579

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

07:40-12:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/12

07:00-13:20

1 stop8h 20m

$604

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

07:40-12:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 23/12

07:00-20:00

1 stop15h 00m

$612

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Queenstown

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Queenstown?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The month of March is another great option to travel to Queenstown, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $472.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $528. 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 to Queenstown for around $579.

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 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 $566 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Queenstown Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Queenstown from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Queenstown for around $537 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 for as low as $456 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.

Cheap Melbourne to Queenstown flight deals and tips

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

Fastest flight time

3h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Queenstown

1 airport
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Queenstown takes 3h 05m
Direct flights go from Melbourne 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?

    Melbourne and Queenstown Intl are 2121.4 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 3h 05m.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

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JetstarPriceFrom $225Free cancellationRating
6.5
476 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $245Free cancellationRating
7.6
421 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $325Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,380 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $350Free cancellationRating
7.5
922 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $374Free cancellationRating
8.0
516 reviews
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