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Direct flights from Melbourne to Queenstown

Airlines Schedules

MEL - ZQN route map All flights from MEL to ZQN non-stop. There are direct flights from Melbourne International (MEL), Australia to Queenstown (ZQN), New Zealand with Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and 2 other airlines. 22 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:35 to 14:50 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1340 miles (2156 km). Flight time ranges from 3 hours and 5 minutes to 3 hours and 15 minutes.

MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
ZQN
Queenstown
New ZealandQueenstown , New Zealand
MEL
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne , Australia
Queenstown
New ZealandQueenstown , New Zealand
ZQN
Flight time 3h 5min to 3h 15min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Virgin Australia

Departure times vary between 06:35 and 13:50 • From Terminal 2
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7 flights/week
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Air New Zealand Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 08:10 and 11:35 • From Terminal 2
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Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departure times vary between 13:50 and 14:50 • From Terminal 2
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Qantas oneworld

Departure times vary between 06:40 and 12:35 • From Terminal 2
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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Queenstown with Virgin Australia

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Virgin Australia. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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VA147
11:35
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11:35

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Queenstown with Air New Zealand

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Air New Zealand. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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NZ264
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09:10

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Queenstown with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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14:50

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Melbourne to Queenstown with Qantas

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Qantas. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Melbourne to Queenstown scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between MEL and ZQN.

Saturday
Sat
Jul 25
3 flights(3)
Sunday
Sun
Jul 26
4 flights(4)
Monday
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Jul 27
2 flights(2)
Tuesday
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Jul 28
3 flights(3)
Wednesday
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Jul 29
3 flights(3)
Thursday
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Jul 30
3 flights(3)
Friday
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Jul 31
3 flights(3)
Time
Airline
Flight
07:25
Qantas Qantas
QF177
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ264
11:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA147
07:25
Qantas Qantas
QF177
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ264
11:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA147
14:50
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ219
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ264
11:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA147
08:50
Qantas Qantas
QF177
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ264
11:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA147
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ264
11:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA147
14:50
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ219
08:50
Qantas Qantas
QF177
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ264
11:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA147
09:10
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
NZ264
11:35
Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
VA147
14:50
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ219
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MEL-ZQN flight route
Route map from Melbourne, MEL to Queenstown, ZQN. The distance is 1340 miles or 2156 km.
Melbourne - Queenstown direct flight map
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MEL - ZQN route facts

  • Distance
    1340 miles (2156 km)
  • Flight time
    3 hours and 5 minutes to 3 hours and 15 minutes
  • Airlines
    Virgin Australia Virgin Australia
    Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
    Jetstar Jetstar
    Qantas Qantas
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance Low-cost carrier oneworld
  • Cabins
    Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    Virgin Australia: MEL
    Qantas: MEL
  • Departure terminals
    Virgin Australia: Terminal 2
    Air New Zealand: Terminal 2
    Jetstar: Terminal 2
    Qantas: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    Virgin Australia: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
    Air New Zealand: Airbus A320neo
    Jetstar: Airbus A320
    Qantas: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

Route FAQ

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas operate non-stop flights from MEL to ZQN with 22 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from MEL to ZQN ranges from 3 hours and 5 minutes to 3 hours and 15 minutes. The route covers 1340 miles (2156 km).

22 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:35 to 14:50 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: Virgin Australia: Terminal 2, Air New Zealand: Terminal 2, Jetstar: Terminal 2 and Qantas: Terminal 2.

Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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