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Flight deals from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,835. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Queenstown.R 4,121 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,121, select.
Queenstown.R 4,134 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,134, select.
Queenstown.R 4,148 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,148, select.
Queenstown.R 4,173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,173, select.
Queenstown.R 4,190 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,190, select.
Queenstown.R 4,228 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,228, select.
Queenstown.R 4,228 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,228, select.
Queenstown.R 4,253 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,253, select.
Queenstown.R 4,299 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,299, select.
Queenstown.R 4,328 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,328, select.
Queenstown.R 4,353 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,353, select.
Queenstown.R 5,177 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,177, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown flights are currently cheapest in October.
Mar
from R 5,177
Apr
from R 4,353
May
from R 4,148
Jun
from R 4,190
Jul
from R 4,134
Aug
from R 4,253
Sep
from R 4,228
Oct
from R 4,121
Nov
from R 4,228
Dec
from R 4,299
Jan
from R 4,328
Feb
from R 4,173

Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Queenstown.

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Melbourne to Queenstown: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,121
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown is R 7,400. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,400.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Avalon to Queenstown is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport on Monday, 18 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Queenstown Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Flying from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

  • Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, making Queenstown two hours ahead of Melbourne.

  • Your AVV to ZQN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport. Many travellers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport when flying between AVV and ZQN.

How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • Currently, R 4,121 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,400. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from AVV to ZQN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from AVV to ZQN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart AVV arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Melbourne to Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport, check out Corio Bay Motel. It's a short drive from AVV.

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

  • The street address for ZQN is P.O. Box 64.

  • Queenstown Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Queenstown. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Queenstown. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Avalon Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you want to visit Queenstown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AVV to ZQN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • You've done Queenstown, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Christchurch to check off its popular sights. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, about 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are key highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Queenstown

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