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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

MEL — ZQN
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN). 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 17 November 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 33,501
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 291,238 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 45,367 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 76 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of ₹ 11,699). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 15,864). 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 MEL to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 17 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown, you will be flying into Queenstown Intl. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is just 6.3 km from the centre vof the city. Queenstown Intl is the only Queenstown airport and it handles 6 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Queenstown Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia (₹ 18,677), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown consider choosing Qatar Airways(97%), Virgin Australia(94%) or Etihad Airways(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Queenstown 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 Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown (average of ₹ 11,699). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 15,864). 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.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest₹ 18,677Average₹ 34,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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