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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

MEL — ZQN
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£1,209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£246
From Melbourne to Queenstown Intl
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 8 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 15 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 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 15 November 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Queenstown. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

The most flights from MEL to ZQN are scheduled on a Sunday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

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?

    If you book a flight to Queenstown from Melbourne, you will be flying to Queenstown Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is located 3.9 mi from the center of Queenstown. There are 5 flights from Melbourne to Queenstown Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • 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 Jetstar (94%), Qatar Airways (94%) or Etihad Airways (91%) 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.

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Alternative routes for Melbourne to Queenstown

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest£139Average£327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest£217Average£333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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