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Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, 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 Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is October, where tickets cost C$ 364 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 542 and C$ 483 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, 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 Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 41 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 6:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 31% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 6:20 am and will be landing in Queenstown at 11:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Queenstown?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown jets off at 9:15 am and lands at 2:30 pm.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 Melbourne to Queenstown flights

  • How can I access airport lounges at Queenstown International Airport?

    To access the two airport lounges at this airport, you will need to be a member of an airline and also an international traveller.

  • Can I fly direct from Melbourne International Airport to Queenstown International Airport?

    There are some direct flights available for this route, and JetStar is one airline that services direct flights between these airports. There are also connecting flights available for this route from airlines such as Virgin Australia as well as Air New Zealand.

  • Are there hotels onsite at Queenstown International Airport?

    Even though there are no hotels onsite at this airport, you will be able to find several accommodation choices located within 1 km of the airport. Wyndham Garden Queenstown, Castle Bach Queenstown, and DoubleTree By Hilton Queenstown are all situated within walking distance from the airport. Hotels that are situated slightly further away provide free shuttle services from the airport.

  • Where can I find wheelchair services at Queenstown Intl Airport?

    If you are a traveller with reduced mobility, you will need to contact the airport prior to departure to arrange special services such as wheelchair use. You will need to arrange these services directly with Queenstown Intl Airport.

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport?

    The cheapest and fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport is via the train. The trip will take 20min on average.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown?

    You can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Queenstown on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    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 Melbourne to Queenstown.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

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

    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 Queenstown from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 289 or less one-way.
  • Melbourne is home to several airports, although the main international airports are Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Avalon Airport (AVV), and Moorabbin Airport (MBW). The main and busiest hub for the region is Melbourne International Airport.
  • You will be able to get to Melbourne Intl Airport from Melbourne CBD via train, taxi, or bus. The most affordable method of getting to the airport from the CBD is via the train as it will cost you roughly A$ 18. When travelling by bus, it will cost you about A$ 19, and the taxi will cost you as much as A$ 50.
  • Melbourne International Airport (MEL) provides travellers with an extremely useful airport app that will be able to inform you of essential information regarding the airport and your flight.
  • Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) is the main hub for southern New Zealand. Upon your arrival, you will be able to find airport lounges on the first floor of the buildings terminal area. Lounges are available to Koru members as well as Star Alliance members. Only travellers on international flights will be able to access the airport lounges.
  • There are several hotels located near Queenstown International Airport. The Castle Bach Queenstown is situated just 0.3 km from the airport, while the Wyndham Garden Queenstown, DoubleTree By Hilton Queenstown, and Spa B&B are situated less than 1 km away.
  • Queenstown International Airport is located 10 km from the city centre. You will be able to get to the city centre by a bus or taxi services that can be found outside the airport terminal. When travelling by taxi to the city centre, the trip will cost you roughly NZ$ 30 (A$ 29) and the trip will take around 15min. If you travel by bus, the trip will also take roughly 15min and you will pay only NZ$ 15 (A$ 14).
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Melbourne - Queenstown Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Queenstown - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

C$ 653

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