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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, 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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost £234 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is £460 and £372 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, 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 Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 29m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 26% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

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

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 Queenstown to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 14:05 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 15:35.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport jets off at 20:40 and lands at 22:05.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Queenstown to Melbourne

Low season

November

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Queenstown to Melbourne?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Queenstown to Melbourne flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

    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 Queenstown to Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

    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 Melbourne from Queenstown 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 Queenstown to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Queenstown? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £242 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Queenstown to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

Queenstown Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Emirates, Jetstar, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Thursday

Emirates, Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Emirates, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

Saturday

Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +5 more

Emirates, Jetstar, +6 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +6 more

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One-way flight deals

directQatar Airways
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directEtihad Airways
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directQantas Airways
3h 40mZQN-MEL
directEmirates
3h 40mZQN-MEL
directJetstar
3h 30mZQN-MEL
directVirgin Australia
3h 35mZQN-MEL
directAir New Zealand
3h 30mZQN-MEL
directSingapore Airlines
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Queenstown - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Return flight deals:

Melbourne - Queenstown

Cabin classes:

£1,525

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