Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Queenstown takes around 3.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Queenstown?

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The flight distance between Melbourne and Queenstown is 2148 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Queenstown?

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Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Queenstown. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qantas, Jetstar Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Cairns, Denpasar, Hobart, Brisbane, Auckland, City of Launceston, Perth, Gold Coast, Manila, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Adelaide, San Francisco, Ballina, Christchurch, New York, Honolulu, Kuala Lumpur, Uluru.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Queenstown and Auckland, Sydney, Wellington, Christchurch, Cairns, Singapore, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Nelson, Kauai, Manila, Bangkok, Phoenix, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Brisbane, City of Launceston, Siem Reap.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

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Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Queenstown?

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The main airport in Queenstown is Queenstown. It is also served by Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Queenstown?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Melbourne and Queenstown thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Melbourne and Queenstown can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Queenstown with Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, Regional Express.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Melbourne and Queenstown?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Queenstown, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Melbourne and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Melbourne and Queenstown, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Queenstown?

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There are a number of airports in and around Queenstown. The main one is Queenstown and other nearby airports include Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Queenstown depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Queenstown arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Queenstown, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Melbourne and Queenstown depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Melbourne and Queenstown arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Queenstown, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$181
Cheapest round-trip	$277
Average round-trip	$417
Nonstop flights in May	$195 – $568
Most popular airline	Jetstar Airways

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Qantas	1	---	---	---	1	---	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Emirates	1	---	---	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
Air New Zealand	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Qantas	1	---	---	---	1	---	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Emirates	1	---	---	---	1	---	1

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Air New Zealand	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Qantas	1	---	---	---	1	---	1
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Emirates	1	---	---	---	1	---	---

Airline	Sun 09.06	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06
Air New Zealand	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Jetstar Airways	1	---	---	1	---	1	---
Qantas	1	---	1	---	1	---	---
Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Emirates	---	---	---	---	---	---	1

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Flights starting at $181. Choose between Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, or Qantas to find the best price.

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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	14°C	5°C
December	17°C	7°C

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Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No