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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $372

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Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
25h 50m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 10:10
CNS
-
ZQN
25h 10m
2 stops
$776Jetstar
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 09:50
ZQN
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CNS
18h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m
1 stop
$817Virgin Australia
Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
8h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
-
ZQN
7h 40m
1 stop
$823Virgin Australia
Thu, 25 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
10h 55m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
-
ZQN
7h 40m
1 stop
$840Virgin Australia
Thu, 25 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
10h 55m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
23h 45m
1 stop
$854Virgin Australia
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun
Jetstar Logo
17:45 - 09:20
ZQN
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CNS
17h 35m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 10:10
CNS
-
ZQN
25h 10m
2 stops
$855Jetstar
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:15 - 22:40
ZQN
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CNS
9h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 20:00
CNS
-
ZQN
22h 00m
1 stop
$857Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 15:55
ZQN
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CNS
27h 30m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:55 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
20h 45m
1 stop
$867Virgin Australia
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 08:30
ZQN
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CNS
23h 40m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 16:45
CNS
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ZQN
19h 35m
1 stop
$870Jetstar
Mon, 25 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 11:25
ZQN
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CNS
23h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
23h 45m
1 stop
$905Virgin Australia
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun

Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
28 May
ZQN10:50Queenstown Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:40Cairns
4 June
CNS07:00Cairns
25h 10m
2 stops
ZQN10:10Queenstown Intl
$776
Jetstar
28 May
ZQN17:45Queenstown Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
CNS09:20Cairns
4 June
CNS07:00Cairns
25h 10m
2 stops
ZQN10:10Queenstown Intl
$855
Jetstar
25 May
ZQN10:50Queenstown Intl
23h 40m
2 stops
CNS08:30Cairns
1 June
CNS19:10Cairns
19h 35m
1 stop
ZQN16:45Queenstown Intl
$870

Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
23 Aug
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
18h 10m
1 stop
CNS09:50Cairns
27 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN15:40Queenstown Intl
$817
Virgin Australia
25 June
ZQN16:35Queenstown Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
CNS23:20Cairns
1 July
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN15:40Queenstown Intl
$823
Virgin Australia
25 June
ZQN14:25Queenstown Intl
10h 55m
2 stops
CNS23:20Cairns
1 July
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN15:40Queenstown Intl
$840

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

10:50-10:40

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Thu 4/6

07:00-10:10

2 stops25h 10m

$776

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 23/8

17:40-09:50

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$817
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/6

16:35-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$823

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/6

14:25-23:20

2 stops10h 55m

Cairns

Wed 1/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$840

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/5

14:25-23:20

2 stops10h 55m

Cairns

Fri 5/6

13:55-15:40

1 stop23h 45m

$854

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

17:45-09:20

1 stop17h 35m

Cairns

Thu 4/6

07:00-10:10

2 stops25h 10m

$855

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

15:15-22:40

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/6

20:00-20:00

1 stop22h 00m

$857

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/5

14:25-15:55

1 stop27h 30m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

16:55-15:40

1 stop20h 45m

$867

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/5

10:50-08:30

2 stops23h 40m

Cairns

Mon 1/6

19:10-16:45

1 stop19h 35m

$870

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/5

14:25-11:25

1 stop23h 00m

Cairns

Fri 5/6

13:55-15:40

1 stop23h 45m

$905

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Fastest flight time

8h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 8h 45m
There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Queenstown to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Queenstown to Cairns

  • How far is Queenstown Intl to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 3780.5 km away from Queenstown Intl. 8h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Queenstown Intl Airport to Cairns Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Queenstown Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Queenstown Intl Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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