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Scan through all non-stop flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MEL to ZQN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Queenstown is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Queenstown is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Melbourne MEL to Queenstown ZQN. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from MEL to ZQN are operated 21 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:20 - 14:50. The earliest flight departs at 06:20, the last flight departs at 14:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Melbourne to Queenstown takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Melbourne and Queenstown is 1,332 miles (or 2,144 km).
There is 1 airport in Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).
There are 21 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Queenstown (as of April 2026).
3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Queenstown.
The distance from Melbourne to Queenstown is 1,332 miles (2,144 kilometers).
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia are flying nonstop from Melbourne to Queenstown.
Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Melbourne to Queenstown.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Melbourne to Queenstown:
The earliest flight departs at 06:20 from Melbourne and arrives at 11:25 at Queenstown.
The latest flight departs at 14:50 from Melbourne and arrives at 20:00 at Queenstown.
1,332 miles (2,144 km) · 3h 15m
07:25
12:35
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 177
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
07:25
12:35
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 177
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
07:25
12:35
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 177
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
09:10
14:20
Qantas
Oneworld
QF 177
Qantas
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
09:10
14:25
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 264
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
11:35
16:50
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 266
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
11:35
16:45
Virgin Australia
VA 147
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
11:35
16:45
Virgin Australia
VA 147
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
11:35
16:45
Virgin Australia
VA 147
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Y
W
J
F
11:35
16:45
Virgin Australia
VA 147
Virgin Australia
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
14:50
20:00
Jetstar
JQ 219
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
14:50
20:00
Jetstar
JQ 219
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
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