Q: How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Q: Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Queenstown?

Air New Zealand connects Melbourne to Queenstown with 7 flights per week. Virgin Australia also offers 7 flights per week, while Qantas Airways follows with 4 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 1

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 direct flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Queenstown, with an average flight time of 3h 11m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Air New Zealand connects Melbourne to Queenstown with 7 flights per week. Virgin Australia also offers 7 flights per week, while Qantas Airways follows with 4 flights per week. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 07:30 and will be landing in Queenstown at 12:40.

Question 4

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown jets off at 14:50 and lands at 20:00.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Australia at ₹ 18,122 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Australia.

Question 6

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Queenstown flight route.

Question 7

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 8

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown on a daily basis.

Question 9

How can I access airport lounges at Queenstown International Airport?

Accepted Answer

To access the two airport lounges at this airport, you will need to be a member of an airline and also an international traveller.

Question 10

Can I fly direct from Melbourne International Airport to Queenstown International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are some direct flights available for this route, and JetStar is one airline that services direct flights between these airports. There are also connecting flights available for this route from airlines such as Virgin Australia as well as Air New Zealand.

Question 11

Are there hotels onsite at Queenstown International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Even though there are no hotels onsite at this airport, you will be able to find several accommodation choices located within 1 km of the airport. Wyndham Garden Queenstown, Castle Bach Queenstown, and DoubleTree By Hilton Queenstown are all situated within walking distance from the airport. Hotels that are situated slightly further away provide free shuttle services from the airport.

Question 12

Where can I find wheelchair services at Queenstown Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you are a traveller with reduced mobility, you will need to contact the airport prior to departure to arrange special services such as wheelchair use. You will need to arrange these services directly with Queenstown Intl Airport.

Question 13

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest and fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport is via the train. The trip will take 20min on average.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is May, where tickets cost ₹ 24,422 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 34,483 and ₹ 31,301 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Melbourne-MEL/Queenstown-Intl-ZQN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown is May, where tickets cost ₹ 24,422 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 34,483 and ₹ 31,301 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown?

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Queenstown?

Air New Zealand connects Melbourne to Queenstown with 7 flights per week. Virgin Australia also offers 7 flights per week, while Qantas Airways follows with 4 flights per week.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Queenstown per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 07:30 and will be landing in Queenstown at 12:40.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Queenstown?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Queenstown jets off at 14:50 and lands at 20:00.

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How can I access airport lounges at Queenstown International Airport?

To access the two airport lounges at this airport, you will need to be a member of an airline and also an international traveller.

Can I fly direct from Melbourne International Airport to Queenstown International Airport?

There are some direct flights available for this route, and JetStar is one airline that services direct flights between these airports. There are also connecting flights available for this route from airlines such as Virgin Australia as well as Air New Zealand.

Are there hotels onsite at Queenstown International Airport?

Where can I find wheelchair services at Queenstown Intl Airport?

If you are a traveller with reduced mobility, you will need to contact the airport prior to departure to arrange special services such as wheelchair use. You will need to arrange these services directly with Queenstown Intl Airport.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport?

The cheapest and fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne Intl Airport is via the train. The trip will take 20min on average.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Queenstown?

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Queenstown flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Queenstown?

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Queenstown?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Queenstown?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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