Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $541. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $544 and $628, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $264. However, be on the lookout for offers from Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport for a low price. Find deals

Question 3

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 11 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure. Find deals

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from ZQN to MEL are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

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The cheapest flight price from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport is $260. On average you can expect to pay $752. The most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $553.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

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Consider Qatar Airways (96%), Virgin Australia (93%) or Etihad Airways (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

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The most popular airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 12 days in advance, which can save you up to 96% on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 12 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $202. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $397.

Question 14

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Melbourne Airport. Flights to Melbourne Airport from Queenstown in September are about $570 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $254.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to MEL?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 62% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 6.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Queenstown to Melbourne. 4 airlines have flights from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 7 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Melbourne from Queenstown today with Cheapflights!

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Queenstown to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Queenstown to Melbourne flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$541
One-way from	$264
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$676
Good round-trip deal	$579 or less
Good one-way deal	$560 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$244	Average$592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$280	Average$712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$284	Average$528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$534	Average$651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne are usually found in September or March, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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