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Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 299 and round-trip from NZD 697. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 697 NZD 1,009
        31% off
        31% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 697
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 698 NZD 1,009
        31% off
        31% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 698
      • ZQN 15:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 17:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 09:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 14:25
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 701 NZD 1,009
        31% off
        31% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 701
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 709
        30% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 709
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 07:20
        3h 5m
        Direct
        ZQN 12:25
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 713
        28% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 713
      • ZQN 17:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 19:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Virgin Australia
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 719
        28% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 719
      • ZQN 15:40
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 17:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 09:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 14:25
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 724
        28% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 724
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 726
        28% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 726
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 732
        27% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 732
      • ZQN 13:30
        3h 30m
        Direct
        MEL 15:00
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 07:25
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 12:35
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 734
        27% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 734
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 09:10
        3h 15m
        Direct
        ZQN 14:25
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 19 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 735
        27% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 735
      • ZQN 12:40
        3h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
        MEL 14:50
        3h 10m
        Direct
        ZQN 20:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 736
        27% off
        NZD 1,009 NZD 736
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ZQN 16:00
        Melbourne - Queenstown | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 299 NZD 521
        43% off
        43% off
        NZD 521 NZD 299
      • ZQN 12:10
        3h 25m
        Direct
        MEL 13:35
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 319 NZD 521
        39% off
        39% off
        NZD 521 NZD 319
      • ZQN 12:40
        3h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 337 NZD 521
        35% off
        35% off
        NZD 521 NZD 337
      • ZQN 14:05
        3h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 15:40
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
        NZD 344
        34% off
        NZD 521 NZD 344
      • ZQN 15:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 17:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 374
        28% off
        NZD 521 NZD 374
      • ZQN 15:35
        3h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 17:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 378
        27% off
        NZD 521 NZD 378
      • ZQN 12:40
        3h 35m
        Direct
        MEL 14:15
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 379
        27% off
        NZD 521 NZD 379
      • ZQN 09:00
        11h
        1 stop
        MEL 18:00
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 341
        35% off
        NZD 521 NZD 341
      • ZQN 11:35
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:10
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 365
        30% off
        NZD 521 NZD 365
      • ZQN 13:25
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 22:50
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 374
        28% off
        NZD 521 NZD 374
      • ZQN 13:25
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:50
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 374
        28% off
        NZD 521 NZD 374
      • ZQN 20:30
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 380
        27% off
        NZD 521 NZD 380
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Queenstown - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in June, with an average price of NZD 379. It is best to avoid January, when the average price can reach NZD 720.

NZD 720
NZD 550
NZD 379
NZD 209
    Cheapest
  • NZD 514
    Oct
  • NZD 536
    Nov
  • NZD 483
    Dec
  • NZD 720
    Jan
  • NZD 520
    Feb
  • NZD 555
    Mar
  • NZD 626
    Apr
  • NZD 452
    May
  • NZD 379
    Jun
  • NZD 563
    Jul
  • NZD 555
    Aug
  • NZD 554
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport is Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

NZD 629
NZD 557
NZD 484
NZD 412
    Cheapest
  • NZD 629
    Mon
  • NZD 615
    Tue
  • NZD 504
    Wed
  • NZD 484
    Thu
  • NZD 505
    Fri
  • NZD 544
    Sat
  • NZD 583
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from NZD 298) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From NZD 298
Air New Zealand
From NZD 312
Virgin Australia
From NZD 347
Qantas Airways
From NZD 382
Emirates
From NZD 388

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What is the flight schedule from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ220

    Queenstown Airport

    12:10 PM

    ZQN

    3h 25m

    1:35 PM

    MEL

    S - T W T - S
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  2. QF5528

    Queenstown Airport

    12:10 PM

    ZQN

    3h 25m

    1:35 PM

    MEL

    S - T W T - S
    Search

  3. NZ265

    Queenstown Airport

    3:40 PM

    ZQN

    3h 30m

    4:10 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  4. VA146

    Queenstown Airport

    6:40 PM

    ZQN

    3h 30m

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F S
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  5. NZ628

    Queenstown Airport

    8:30 PM

    ZQN

    1h 50m

    Direct

    10:20 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  6. NZ127

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    11:45 AM

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    12:45 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T - S

  7. NZ608

    Queenstown Airport

    4:05 PM

    ZQN

    1h 20m

    Direct

    5:25 PM

    WLG

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  8. NZ450

    Wellington International Airport

    6:25 PM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    7:30 PM

    AKL

    - - - W T F -

  9. NZ121

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    8:55 AM

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    10:55 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Queenstown Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,147.61 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 299
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 697

FAQs for Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 3 hours 45 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 12:10, and the last departs at 18:40, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 823 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at 17:40 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 19:15.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 1568 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from NZD 299, and round-trip fares start from NZD 697. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Oct 29; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways and Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 17 minutes, and around 16 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport is NZD 642. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from NZD 299. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Queenstown Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 20 weekly flights, mainly by Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Queenstown Airport and Melbourne Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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