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How much do flights to Queenstown cost?
Getting from Queenstown airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport shuttle buses.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15-30 min | $15-$20 (NZD 15–20 (~USD 9–12); varies by drop-off location) | meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
15-35 min | $18-$25 (NZD 18–25 (~USD 11–15); door-to-door service) | meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $35-$55 (NZD 35–55 (~USD 21–33); metered fare) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | fastest option | |
10-20 min | $25-$45 (NZD 25–45 (~USD 15–27); surge pricing may apply) | on-demand via app (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-15 min | $50-$120 (NZD 50–120 (~USD 30–72) per day; varies by provider) | on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent) | exploring the region | |
10-20 min | $80-$150 (NZD 80–150 (~USD 48–90); pre-booked service) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or luxury travel |
Notes:
- Prices in NZD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Queenstown Airport is compact with all ground transport options located outside the terminal building.
- During peak ski season (June to September) and summer holidays, allow extra time for potential traffic delays.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Queenstown
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
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| Weekly flights: 16 total | Daily flights: 2.29 average | Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 18 total | Daily flights: 2.57 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 24 total | Daily flights: 3.43 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 18 total | Daily flights: 2.57 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| Air New Zealand | ANZ | NZ | No |
| Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Queenstown
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 19°C | 8°C |
| February | 19°C | 8°C |
| March | 16°C | 6°C |
| April | 13°C | 4°C |
| May | 9°C | 2°C |
| June | 5°C | 0°C |
| July | 4°C | -1°C |
| August | 6°C | 0°C |
| September | 8°C | 0°C |
| October | 11°C | 2°C |
| November | 15°C | 4°C |
| December | 17°C | 7°C |
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