Direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne

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Queenstown

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New Zealand

ZQN

Queenstown Airport

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Australia

Australia

MEL

Melbourne Airport

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Distance
1,332 miles  ·  (2,144 km)
Flight time
3 hours and 30 minutes
Airlines
  • Air New Zealand
  • Jetstar
  • Qantas
  • Virgin Australia
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Queenstown to Melbourne Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Queenstown to Melbourne. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ZQN to MEL, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Melbourne

What is the best time to visit Melbourne?

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime

Melbourne 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.

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The best time to visit Melbourne 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.

Airlines flying from Queenstown to Melbourne

Airline-specific flight schedules from Queenstown to Melbourne

In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Queenstown ZQN to Melbourne MEL. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand flight schedulefrom Queenstown to Melbourne

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Jetstar flight schedulefrom Queenstown to Melbourne

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Qantas flight schedulefrom Queenstown to Melbourne

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Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia flight schedulefrom Queenstown to Melbourne

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Queenstown to Melbourne Flights

Flights from ZQN to MEL are operated 20 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 09:05 - 19:50. The earliest flight departs at 09:05, the last flight departs at 19:50. 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 Queenstown to Melbourne takes 3 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Queenstown and Melbourne is 1,332 miles (or 2,144 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Essendon Airport (MEB) and Avalon Airport (AVV).

How many flights per week are there from ZQN to MEL?

There are 20 flights per week flying from Queenstown to Melbourne (as of April 2026).

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

3 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Queenstown to Melbourne.

How far is Melbourne from Queenstown?

The distance from Queenstown to Melbourne is 1,332 miles (2,144 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ZQN airport to MEL airport?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia are flying nonstop from Queenstown to Melbourne.

What alliances have direct flights from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Queenstown to Melbourne.

What classes are available from Queenstown to Melbourne?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Queenstown to Melbourne?

Aircraft types that fly from Queenstown to Melbourne:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The earliest flight departs at 09:05 from Queenstown and arrives at 10:35 at Melbourne.

What is the latest flight available from Queenstown to Melbourne?

The latest flight departs at 19:50 from Queenstown and arrives at 21:25 at Melbourne.

Popular flights from Queenstown via Melbourne

Non-stop flights from ZQN to MEL

1,332 miles (2,144 km)  ·  3h 30m

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