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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $343

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Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 08:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
17h 50m1 stop Melbourne
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06:00 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$825Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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17:40 - 08:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
17h 50m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$828Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Jetstar Logo
13:35 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
22h 30m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 19:55CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 10m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
$852Jetstar
Mon, 25 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 10:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
19h 45m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$869Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 16:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 05m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$875Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 11:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 13:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
19h 30m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne
$925Virgin Australia
Mon, 25 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
12h 00m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
17:25 - 13:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
16h 45m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne
$938Virgin Australia
Mon, 25 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 10:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
19h 45m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 14:15CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
29h 15m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,019Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:55 - 14:55ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 00m3 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl Brisbane
Air New Zealand Logo
11:15 - 09:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
19h 25m2 stops Brisbane Christchurch
$1,042Air New Zealand
Mon, 25 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 16:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 05m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 14:15CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
29h 15m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,058Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

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Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

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Virgin Australia
19 Oct
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
25 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
$825
Virgin Australia
19 Oct
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
25 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
$828
Virgin Australia
19 Oct
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
19h 45m
2 stops
CNS10:25Cairns
25 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
$869

Qantas Airways flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
8 Nov
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
11 Nov
CNS11:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
ZQN11:45Queenstown Intl
$1,240
Qantas Airways
8 Nov
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
11 Nov
CNS11:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
ZQN11:45Queenstown Intl
$1,242
Qantas Airways
8 Nov
ZQN10:45Queenstown Intl
14h 55m
2 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
11 Nov
CNS11:40Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
ZQN11:45Queenstown Intl
$1,408

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ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-08:30

1 stop17h 50m

Cairns

Sun 25/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$825

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-08:30

1 stop17h 50m

Cairns

Sun 25/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$828

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/1

13:35-09:05

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Thu 28/1

09:45-19:55

1 stop7h 10m

$852

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-10:25

2 stops19h 45m

Cairns

Sun 25/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$869

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-16:45

2 stops26h 05m

Cairns

Sun 25/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$875

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/1

14:05-11:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Thu 28/1

14:40-13:10

2 stops19h 30m

$925

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/1

14:05-23:05

2 stops12h 00m

Cairns

Thu 28/1

17:25-13:10

2 stops16h 45m

$938

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-10:25

2 stops19h 45m

Cairns

Sun 25/10

06:00-14:15

2 stops29h 15m

$1,019

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/1

16:55-14:55

3 stops25h 00m

Cairns

Thu 28/1

11:15-09:40

2 stops19h 25m

$1,042

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-16:45

2 stops26h 05m

Cairns

Sun 25/10

06:00-14:15

2 stops29h 15m

$1,058

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Best price found

$343

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from Queenstown in the past 72 hours is $343. The best return flight deal from Queenstown to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $825.
The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 17h 50m
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. 17h 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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