Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne from S$ 180

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as S$ 180 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to MEL on Sun, May 10), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 403 departing on Wed, Apr 22 and returning on Thu, Apr 23.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Queenstown to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Virgin Australia Air New Zealand Jetstar 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 Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  It takes about 3 hours 32 minutes to fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Melbourne (MEL).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne 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 Queenstown to Melbourne?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 17 flight per week flying from Queenstown to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VA146 (14:27)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

  To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, May 10, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 180.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne to get the best price?

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

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne on March 30, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at S$ 169.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Melbourne from Queenstown?

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

• What is the time difference between Queenstown and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Queenstown is 2h.

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

  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.