Cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne from $266
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — MEL
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Queenstown Intl to Melbourne are usually found in March or September, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 August 2025.
Fri 24/1017:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$531
Mon 13/1017:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$553
Wed 8/1013:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Wed 15/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$555
Wed 15/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 22/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$558
Fri 24/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 26/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$574
Sat 1/1109:40ZQN - MEL
1 stop15h 10mJetstar
Sun 16/1114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$604
Fri 12/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Mon 15/923:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$633
Mon 20/1020:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1008:10AVV - ZQN
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$839
Fri 12/920:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Mon 15/906:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$921
Mon 20/1010:50ZQN - AVV
2 stops14h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 29/1008:10AVV - ZQN
1 stop10h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/8$1,221
Fri 10/1013:05ZQN - AVV
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1006:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,294
Thu 28/820:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/920:55AVV - ZQN
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,473
Best flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Wed 15/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 22/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$558
Mon 20/1017:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$569
Sat 31/114:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/8$625
Fri 24/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 26/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$574
Sat 31/114:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/209:05MEL - ZQN
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$601
Wed 8/1013:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Wed 15/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$577
Sat 31/114:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/208:35MEL - ZQN
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$613
Sun 12/1007:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$637
Fri 12/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/918:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$637
Wed 10/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/916:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$638
Sun 5/1015:25ZQN - AVV
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 7/1006:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/8$1,924
Fri 12/920:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Mon 15/906:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$880
Direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Queenstown to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Fri 24/1017:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$531
Mon 13/1017:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$553
Wed 15/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 22/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$558
Fri 24/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 26/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$574
Sat 31/114:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 11/208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 27/8$625
Sat 1/1113:45ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1114:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$674
Fri 12/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/911:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$695
Wed 10/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/907:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$730
Sat 31/115:25ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/208:00MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$747
Sun 12/1012:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 19/1014:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/8$761
Last-minute flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Melbourne. Data last updated 28 August 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 28/815:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/914:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$766
Thu 28/815:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/918:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$799
Thu 28/820:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/920:55AVV - ZQN
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,473
Thu 28/820:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Wed 3/916:40AVV - ZQN
2 stops17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$1,638
Wed 10/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/916:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$638
Fri 12/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/918:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$637
Fri 12/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Mon 15/923:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$667
Fri 12/914:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 15/911:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/8$833
Fri 12/920:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Mon 15/906:00AVV - ZQN
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$921
One-way flights from Queenstown to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Queenstown to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Tue 14/1013:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$266
Wed 8/1013:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$267
Sun 14/1212:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$269
Mon 15/1214:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/8$271
Wed 15/1010:55ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$272
Mon 13/1016:45ZQN - MEL
1 stop17h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$274
Sat 6/1213:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$279
Sat 15/1113:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$284
Sun 9/1109:20ZQN - MEL
1 stop10h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$288
Wed 5/1120:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$312
Wed 15/1020:50ZQN - AVV
1 stop28h 00mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$317
Fri 21/1111:15ZQN - AVV
2 stops31h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$318
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Melbourne 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, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to Melbourne that are best for you.
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Departure
Return
Price
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Wed 15/10
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 22/10
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$558
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Mon 20/10
17:40-19:15
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 29/10
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$569
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 24/10
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 26/10
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$574
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Wed 8/10
13:00-22:45
1 stop11h 45m
Melbourne
Wed 15/10
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$577
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Sat 31/1
14:00-15:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 11/2
09:05-08:20
1 stop21h 15m
$601
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Sat 31/1
14:00-15:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Mon 9/2
08:35-21:15
1 stop10h 40m
$613
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Sat 31/1
14:00-15:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 11/2
08:00-13:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$625
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Sun 12/10
07:00-13:45
1 stop8h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 19/10
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$637
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 12/9
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Mon 15/9
18:55-12:20
2 stops15h 25m
$637
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Wed 10/9
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Sat 13/9
16:00-13:30
1 stop19h 30m
$638
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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Melbourne
How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Queenstown to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Queenstown to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Queenstown to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 61% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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.
Weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne
Explore weekly flight availability from Queenstown to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
The most flights from ZQN to ME1 are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 28 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?
For a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne, you will be flying from Queenstown Intl. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is just 6.3 km from the centre of the city. Queenstown Intl is the only Queenstown airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Queenstown Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
A quick flight from Queenstown to Melbourne can take about 3h 25m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $558. There are 2145 km between Queenstown and Melbourne. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne round-trip?
Virgin Australia, at $253, was found to be the cheapest airline from Queenstown to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the most reliable airlines from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Before booking your flight to Melbourne from Queenstown, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (96%), Virgin Australia (96%), Singapore Airlines( 92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?
On average you can expect to pay $879 for a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $254 while the most popular route, (Queenstown Intl - Melbourne) is currently priced at $553.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Queenstown to Melbourne 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Queenstown. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 August 2025.
Top 4 airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
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