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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $306

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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 09:05
ZQN
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CNS
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:40
CNS
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ZQN
24h 40m
1 stop
$766Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
8h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 16:45
CNS
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ZQN
17h 45m
1 stop
$770Virgin Australia
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
27h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:40
CNS
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ZQN
24h 40m
1 stop
$773Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$775Multiple Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 11:10
ZQN
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CNS
20h 35m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 16:45
CNS
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ZQN
17h 45m
1 stop
$791Virgin Australia
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$800Multiple Airlines
Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 09:05
ZQN
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CNS
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:40
CNS
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ZQN
24h 40m
1 stop
$801Multiple Airlines
Thu, 28 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
10h 55m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
21:00 - 16:45
CNS
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ZQN
17h 45m
1 stop
$825Virgin Australia
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
19h 10m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$828Jetstar
Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 23:20
ZQN
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CNS
8h 45m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 16:45
CNS
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ZQN
19h 30m
2 stops
$843Virgin Australia
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
18 June
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
19h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:40Cairns
25 June
CNS07:00Cairns
11h 00m
1 stop
ZQN20:00Queenstown Intl
$828
Jetstar
18 June
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
19h 10m
2 stops
CNS10:40Cairns
25 June
CNS07:00Cairns
25h 10m
2 stops
ZQN10:10Queenstown Intl
$887
Jetstar
18 June
ZQN10:50Queenstown Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
CNS10:40Cairns
25 June
CNS07:00Cairns
25h 10m
2 stops
ZQN10:10Queenstown Intl
$903

Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
18 July
ZQN18:00Queenstown Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
8 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
18h 40m
1 stop
ZQN08:35Queenstown Intl
$899
Air New Zealand
29 June
ZQN20:25Queenstown Intl
16h 20m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
6 July
CNS11:55Cairns
19h 55m
1 stop
ZQN09:50Queenstown Intl
$901
Air New Zealand
18 July
ZQN12:10Queenstown Intl
24h 35m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
8 Aug
CNS15:45Cairns
14h 50m
2 stops
ZQN08:35Queenstown Intl
$920

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

12:40-09:05

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Thu 4/6

07:00-09:40

1 stop24h 40m

$766
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Sun 21/6

21:00-16:45

1 stop17h 45m

$770

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/6

09:00-10:40

1 stop27h 40m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

07:00-09:40

1 stop24h 40m

$773

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

10:25-10:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$775

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-11:10

1 stop20h 35m

Cairns

Sun 21/6

21:00-16:45

1 stop17h 45m

$791

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

10:25-10:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$800

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

12:40-09:05

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Tue 2/6

07:00-09:40

1 stop24h 40m

$801

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/6

14:25-23:20

2 stops10h 55m

Cairns

Sun 21/6

21:00-16:45

1 stop17h 45m

$825

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/6

17:30-10:40

2 stops19h 10m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$828

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/6

16:35-23:20

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Sun 21/6

19:15-16:45

2 stops19h 30m

$843

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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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