Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Cheapest flight
$504
Average price of a round trip
$597
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h10
A flight from Melbourne to Queenstown takes on average 3h10.
Best time
January
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Queenstown is January.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Queenstown
Check out our tips for booking your flights to Queenstown (New Zealand) from Melbourne (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average ticket price of $268 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of April, February and November.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 207 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Virgin Australia. A ticket from the company Virgin Australia to Queenstown costs on average $597.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.
Price of flight tickets from Melbourne to Queenstown
Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $504 to $811
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $597
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: April
info departure city :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 24°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
destination info :
Queenstown, New Zealand
airport :
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
local time :
Queenstown is in the country New Zealand, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Queenstown, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average -1°C, with a minimum of -7°C and a maximum of 6°C.
The city of Queenstown has 1 airport(s): Queenstown
Useful info about Queenstown
What is quietest tourist period to go to Queenstown?
If you want to visit Queenstown during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of January.
What is the most popular time to travel to Queenstown?
In Queenstown, the busiest tourist month is April. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 207 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 30 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 35% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown is Wednesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Melbourne and Queenstown?
When you leave, you can leave from Tullamarine, and you will arrive at Queenstown.
How to reach Melbourne airport from the city centre?
The airport Tullamarine is located 20 km or Essendon is located 11 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..
Are there other means of transport to go from Melbourne to Queenstown?
Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Melbourne and Queenstown?
In summer, the average temperature is 2°C in Queenstown and 10°C in Melbourne. The average rainfall in summer is 114 mm in Queenstown and 55 mm in Melbourne. In summer, it is warmer in Melbourne and it rains less in Melbourne. In winter, it is colder in Melbourne and it rains more in Queenstown.
