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

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 26m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 30% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: Which airlines fly most frequently between Queenstown and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Queenstown to Melbourne with 4 flights per week. Jetstar also offers 3 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 3 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 direct flights that take off from Queenstown and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 26m. The most common departure time is 12:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 30% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Queenstown and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Qantas Airways connects Queenstown to Melbourne with 4 flights per week. Jetstar also offers 3 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 3 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Queenstown to Melbourne, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 12:00 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 13:25.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport jets off at 15:40 and lands at 17:10.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport is September, where tickets cost £217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £289 and £266 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 16

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £393, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

If you are looking for a flight deal from Queenstown to Melbourne, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport is September, where tickets cost £217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £289 and £266 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport?

No, with an average price for the route of £393, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Queenstown and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways connects Queenstown to Melbourne with 4 flights per week. Jetstar also offers 3 flights per week, while Air New Zealand follows with 3 flights per week.

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Queenstown at 12:00 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 13:25.

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 15:40 and lands at 17:10.

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