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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne from NZ$298

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas and 2 more airlines fly nonstop from Queenstown to Melbourne, about 15 flights a week. The flight takes around 3h 25m, and the cheapest one-way fare we found recently is NZ$298 on 5 Feb.

Direct flights available ~15 flights a week 3h 25m Cheapest in February Prices checked 14 days ago
ZQNMEL

Queenstown to Melbourne at a glance

Cheapest one-wayNZ$298Jetstar Airways · nonstop · Fri 5 FebFastest flight3h 25mJetstar Airways · nonstop
Nonstop flights15/wkVirgin Australia Regional Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Airlines flying nonstop from Queenstown to Melbourne

5 airlines on this route, about 15 flights a week in total (observed over the last 4 weeks).

AirlineFlights a weekTypical departuresFromSearch
VAVirgin Australia Regional Airlines~617:34–19:00—Search
Jetstar Airways~312:07–12:40NZ$298Search
Qantas~313:54–18:43NZ$329Search
Air New Zealand~315:47–16:19—Search
VAVirgin Australia———Search

Cheapest dates from Queenstown to Melbourne

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Jetstar AirwaysNonstop
Fri 5 FebZQN → MEL · 3h 25m
One-way fromNZ$298
QantasNonstop
Sun 20 DecZQN → MEL · 3h 35m
One-way fromNZ$329
QantasNonstop
Tue 15 DecZQN → MEL · 3h 35m
One-way fromNZ$417
Air New Zealand2 stops via CHC, AKL
Mon 16 NovZQN → MEL · 6h 30m
One-way fromNZ$483
Air New Zealand1 stop via AKL
Sun 15 NovZQN → MEL · 6h 00m
One-way fromNZ$574
VAVirgin Australia1 stop via BNE
Wed 30 DecZQN → MEL · 6h 05m
One-way fromNZ$602

Cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: February is cheapest, November the most expensive.

Nov 26NZ$483Dec 26NZ$329Feb 27NZ$298

Good to know

Distance
2,145 km1,332 miles
Flight time
3h 25mfastest found
Time difference
-2hMelbourne vs Queenstown
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
ZQN → MEL, AVV

Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne: questions answered

How much is a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is NZ$298, nonstop, departing in February. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Yes. Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly this route nonstop, with about 15 flights a week in each direction.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight covers 2,145 km and takes around 3h 25m.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?
February has the lowest fare we found (NZ$298), while November is the most expensive (NZ$483).
Which airlines fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia operate nonstop flights on this route.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Melbourne?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Queenstown.

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