Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Queenstown with the following airlines, including: Virgin Australia Air New Zealand Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN)?

  It takes about 3 hours 10 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN).

• When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Melbourne to Queenstown?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 11 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Queenstown. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/-/T/-/T/-/S -- NZ264 (09:36)

• When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Queenstown on November 23, 2025 with Virgin Australia, with prices starting at S$ 249.

• Which airports can I fly to for Queenstown from Melbourne?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Queenstown, with Melbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport (MEL-ZQN) is by far the most common option on this route: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

• Is there any time difference between Melbourne and Queenstown?

  The time difference between Queenstown and Melbourne is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Melbourne to Queenstown?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.