Cheap Melbourne to Queenstown flights (MEL to ZQN)

Plan ahead and get the lowest airfares from Melbourne (MEL) to Queenstown (ZQN)

AUD $727
AUD $1.2K
Displaying fares for January-2025
14

Tu

JAN

15

We

16

Th

17

Fr

18

Sa

19

Su

20

Mo

21

Tu

22

We

23

Th

24

Fr

25

Sa

26

Su

27

Mo

28

Tu

29

We

30

Th

31

Fr

01

Sa

FEB

02

Su

03

Mo

04

Tu

05

We

06

Th

07

Fr

08

Sa

09

Su

10

Mo

11

Tu

12

We

13

Th

RangeAUD $727-AUD $1,229

Melbourne to Queenstown flights

Surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is alive with international visitors who flock to the city to enjoy the great outdoors. To visit the Adventure Capital of New Zealand, book flights from Melbourne to Queenstown with Virgin Australia today.

Getting to Melbourne Airport

Conveniently located only a short distance from the city centre, Melbourne Airport is easily accessible by public transport, allowing travellers to use their myki card to reach the International Terminal with ease. For a more direct route, take advantage of the SkyBus, which runs a 24/7 express service from the CBD to the airport. For a closer look at the SkyBus schedule or to pre-book your tickets online, visit the SkyBus official website. Planning to drive yourself? Melbourne Airport is home to a spacious long-term parking lot, which is perfect for keeping your vehicle secure while you relax in Queenstown. To book your spot in advance and save, visit Melbourne Airport's official parking page.

Explore everything that the South Island has to offer when you fly from Melbourne to Queenstown with Virgin Australia.


*Fare terms and conditions

Fare prices on this page have been collected within the last 12hrs from virginaustralia.com and may no longer be available at time of booking. Payment surcharges and additional fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.

Domestic fares: Prices are based on a one-way Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other Economy fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing or cancelling your booking. For Business fares, changes incur any applicable fare difference. See Virgin Australia’s domestic Fees page (www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/domestic/) for details. Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs www.virginaustralia.com

International short haul (including Tasman) fares: Prices are based on a one way or return Economy Lite, Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed and operated by Virgin Australia (or operated by a partner airline for Virgin Australia). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares. Economy Lite fares are not recommended if you require flexibility with your travel as cancellations are not permitted and you may need to pay a fee and any fare difference to make a change. For other fare types, a fee and fare difference may be payable for changing your booking. See Virgin Australia’s international Fees page for details (for Trans-Tasman: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/trans-tasman/ or for other short haul destinations: www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/fees-surcharges/short-haul-international/). Refunds are not permitted for Economy Lite and Choice fares if you cancel your booking. Refunds are permitted for Economy Flex fares on payment of a fee. Refunds are permitted for Business fares. You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Some flights may be operated by a partner airline. Different baggage allowances and other limitations may apply to these flights. Full T&Cs atwww.virginaustralia.com

International long haul fares: Prices are based on a return Economy Choice, Economy Flex or Business class fare (as stipulated) booked on virginaustralia.com, for flights marketed by Virgin Australia (operated by a partner airline). Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Fare inclusions (like different baggage allowances), and change and cancellation fare rules will be different depending on the partner airline operating your flight. See Virgin Australia’s fares pages for information about fees and charges you may incur when you change or cancel your fare operated by a partner airline (https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-with-us/fare-types/international-fares/partner-fares/). You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com

^Fares for flights between Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth to Paris (CDG), Rome (FCO), London (LHR), and Athens (ATH), via Doha, Qatar are on sale until 11:59pm AEST 31 January 2025, unless sold out prior. For travel on selected dates between 12 June 2025 and 10 December 2025 (inclusive). Flights are subject to regulatory approval. For travel between 27 June and 2 August 2025 on flights from Doha to Australia, an additional USD$25 surcharge will apply to Economy fares, and an additional USD$50 surcharge will apply to Business fares. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Return fares may vary with the addition of local taxes and charges or due to currency fluctuations. Payment surcharge may apply. Fare inclusions (like different baggage allowances), and change and cancellation fare rules will be different depending on the partner airline operating your flight. See Virgin Australia’s fares pages for information about fees and charges you may incur when you change or cancel your fare operated by a partner airline (https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/travel-info/flying-withus/fare-types/international-fares/partner-fares/). You may also request a refund for other reasons, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Check your fare rules for more information. Full T&Cs at www.virginaustralia.com.