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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $297

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Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 20:20
ZQN
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CNS
28h 40m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 16:45
CNS
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ZQN
17h 45m
1 stop
$593Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
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
$669Virgin Australia
Fri, 12 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 08:40
ZQN
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CNS
17h 00m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 16:45
CNS
-
ZQN
19h 30m
2 stops
$699Virgin Australia
Thu, 23 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 11:25
ZQN
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CNS
23h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:55 - 15:40
CNS
-
ZQN
20h 45m
1 stop
$701Virgin Australia
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 08:40
ZQN
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CNS
18h 05m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:20 - 15:40
CNS
-
ZQN
28h 20m
1 stop
$716Virgin Australia
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
8h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 15:40
CNS
-
ZQN
25h 50m
1 stop
$729Virgin Australia
Sun, 26 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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
$755Virgin Australia
Fri, 12 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 00:50
ZQN
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CNS
9h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 16:45
CNS
-
ZQN
8h 45m
1 stop
$776Virgin Australia
Sun, 5 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 09:20
ZQN
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CNS
14h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
-
ZQN
7h 40m
1 stop
$786Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 15:55
ZQN
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CNS
24h 15m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
23h 45m
1 stop
$801Virgin Australia
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May

Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
6 May
ZQN11:25Queenstown Intl
13h 20m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
13 May
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 25m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$984
Air New Zealand
12 June
ZQN10:35Queenstown Intl
14h 10m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
25 June
CNS11:20Cairns
19h 15m
2 stops
ZQN08:35Queenstown Intl
$999
Air New Zealand
6 May
ZQN16:05Queenstown Intl
26h 50m
3 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
13 May
CNS13:55Cairns
16h 30m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$1,076

Qantas Airways flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
27 May
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS22:45Cairns
31 May
CNS06:00Cairns
13h 15m
2 stops
ZQN21:15Queenstown Intl
$992
Qantas Airways
8 May
ZQN20:50Queenstown Intl
20h 10m
2 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
15 May
CNS09:25Cairns
9h 50m
2 stops
ZQN21:15Queenstown Intl
$1,012
Qantas Airways
27 May
ZQN20:50Queenstown Intl
22h 05m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
31 May
CNS06:00Cairns
13h 15m
2 stops
ZQN21:15Queenstown Intl
$1,039

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/7

17:40-20:20

1 stop28h 40m

Cairns

Sat 25/7

21:00-16:45

1 stop17h 45m

$593
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/6

16:35-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$669

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/7

17:40-08:40

2 stops17h 00m

Cairns

Sat 25/7

19:15-16:45

2 stops19h 30m

$699

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/5

14:25-11:25

1 stop23h 00m

Cairns

Thu 14/5

16:55-15:40

1 stop20h 45m

$701

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/5

16:35-08:40

1 stop18h 05m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

09:20-15:40

1 stop28h 20m

$716

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 26/4

16:35-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Sat 2/5

11:50-15:40

1 stop25h 50m

$729

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/6

14:25-23:20

2 stops10h 55m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$755

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/7

17:40-00:50

1 stop9h 10m

Cairns

Sun 12/7

06:00-16:45

1 stop8h 45m

$776

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/5

20:50-09:20

1 stop14h 30m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$786

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/5

17:40-15:55

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

13:55-15:40

1 stop23h 45m

$801

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Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 19h 50m
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  • How far is Queenstown Intl to Cairns by plane?

    Cairns is 3780.5 km away from Queenstown Intl. 19h 50m 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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