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Sun, Jun 7
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£161
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Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£161
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Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£161
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Sun, Jun 7
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£195
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Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£195
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Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£228
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Fri, Jun 12 – Mon, Jun 15
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£321
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Fri, Jun 12 – Sun, Jun 14
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£322
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Wed, Jun 10 – Sun, Jun 14
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£326
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Wed, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£328
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Wed, Jun 10 – Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

£342
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Fri, Jun 12 – Sun, Jun 14
Melbourne MELQueenstown ZQN

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How much do flights to Queenstown cost?

Getting from Queenstown airport to the city center

Queenstown is served by Queenstown Airport (ZQN), located just 8 km east of the city center. This compact South Island destination offers several airport transfers to city center options, including shuttle buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and private transfers. The scenic drive into town takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Given Queenstown's popularity as a tourist destination, transport options are well-established and readily available year-round.

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

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Queenstown
Average flights per week
348
Flight distance
2148 km

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.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
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Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
---1---1---11
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
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Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
QantasQFAQFNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Weather in Queenstown

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C8°C
February19°C8°C
March17°C6°C
April13°C4°C
May9°C2°C
June5°C0°C
July4°C-1°C
August6°C0°C
September8°C0°C
October11°C2°C
November15°C4°C
December17°C7°C
Hottest Month
19°C
February
Coldest month
-1°C
July
Sunny days
258
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
11°C-3°C
23 May
83%
6°C4°C
Sunday
17 May
11°C-3°C
24 May
9°C1°C
Monday
18 May
11°C-3°C
25 May
89%
10°C1°C
Tuesday
19 May
10°C-4°C
26 May
86%
5°C3°C
Wednesday
20 May
10°C-2°C
27 May
87%
8°C-4°C
Thursday
21 May
12°C-1°C
28 May
75%
4°C-3°C
Friday
22 May
82%
8°C4°C
29 May
79%
5°C-6°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Queenstown. The distance between Melbourne and Queenstown is 2148 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Melbourne and Queenstown have 348 direct flights per week.

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