Cheap flights from Queenstown to Melbourne from $254 ZQN → AVV, MEL
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest one-way found recently is $254 with Air New Zealand, 19 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $254, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, one-way fares from $254 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Virgin Australia, Jetstar
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 35 min
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $260 to $267.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$254
19 Jan 2027 · Air New Zealand
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 8:30 p.m. · 52 h 20 min trip
1 stop · via Auckland Airport (AKL) · overnight connection · 46 h connection
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$364
19 Jan 2027 · Virgin Australia
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Leaves 2:05 p.m. · 3 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$254 19 Jan 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $167 to $285.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 20 Dec to 19 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
30 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | $266 | Virgin Australia | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 | $267 | Virgin Australia | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Jan 2027 | $254 | Air New Zealand | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) → Tullamarine Airport (MEL) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $254.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand.
Premium cabin fares from Queenstown to Melbourne
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Queenstown to Melbourne?
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $248 | $182 | +16% | 8 |
| 14–29 days | $258 | $238 | +21% | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $243 | $203 | +14% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $243 | $180 | +13% | 40 |
| 90–179 days | $214 | $167 | Cheapest seen | 33 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest one-way found recently is for 19 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a one-way flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $254 with Air New Zealand, 19 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $260 to $267.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $254, 19 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $364 with Virgin Australia, 19 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Melbourne?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Virgin Australia on 19 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 35 min from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air New Zealand on 19 Jan 2027, takes 52 h 20 min with 1 stop, including a 46 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?
Between 20 Dec and 19 Jan 2027, Virgin Australia has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work