What is the cheapest airline that flies from Queenstown Intl to Cairns?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Queenstown Intl to Cairns

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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17:30 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

8h 35m

1 stop

14:40 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

$775Virgin Australia

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

17:30 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

8h 35m

1 stop

06:00 - 16:40

CNS

ZQN

7h 40m

1 stop

$781Virgin Australia

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

20:50 - 08:20

ZQN

CNS

14h 30m

1 stop

18:05 - 19:55

CNS

ZQN

22h 50m

1 stop

$801Jetstar

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

17:30 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

8h 35m

1 stop

14:40 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

$812Virgin Australia

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

15:05 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

11h 00m

2 stops

17:20 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

16h 50m

2 stops

$852Virgin Australia

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

20:50 - 17:15

ZQN

CNS

23h 25m

2 stops

09:45 - 12:45

CNS

ZQN

24h 00m

2 stops

$999Jetstar

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

11:15 - 08:30

ZQN

CNS

24h 15m

3 stops

06:00 - 21:15

CNS

ZQN

12h 15m

2 stops

$1,054Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

20:25 - 11:00

ZQN

CNS

17h 35m

2 stops

11:35 - 10:40

CNS

ZQN

20h 05m

3 stops

$1,262Air New Zealand

Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

07:00 - 13:50

ZQN

CNS

9h 50m

1 stop

17:35 - 19:00

CNS

ZQN

22h 25m

1 stop

$2,010Qantas Airways

Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

07:00 - 13:50

ZQN

CNS

9h 50m

1 stop

23:55 - 16:40

CNS

ZQN

13h 45m

2 stops

$2,019Multiple Airlines

Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets

Virgin Australia

11 Mar

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

18 Mar

CNS14:40Cairns

19h 30m

2 stops

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

$775

Virgin Australia

9 Mar

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

16 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

7h 40m

1 stop

ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl

$781

Virgin Australia

9 Mar

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

16 Mar

CNS14:40Cairns

19h 30m

2 stops

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

$812

Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets

Jetstar

11 Mar

ZQN20:50Queenstown Intl

14h 30m

1 stop

CNS08:20Cairns

18 Mar

CNS18:05Cairns

22h 50m

1 stop

ZQN19:55Queenstown Intl

$801

Jetstar

9 Mar

ZQN20:50Queenstown Intl

23h 25m

2 stops

CNS17:15Cairns

16 Mar

CNS09:45Cairns

24h 00m

2 stops

ZQN12:45Queenstown Intl

$999

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ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

14:40-13:10

2 stops19h 30m

$775

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ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/3

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$781

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

20:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

18:05-19:55

1 stop22h 50m

$801

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/3

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

14:40-13:10

2 stops19h 30m

$812

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

15:05-23:05

2 stops11h 00m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

17:20-13:10

2 stops16h 50m

$852

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/3

20:50-17:15

2 stops23h 25m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

09:45-12:45

2 stops24h 00m

$999

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

11:15-08:30

3 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Wed 18/3

06:00-21:15

2 stops12h 15m

$1,054

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/3

20:25-11:00

2 stops17h 35m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

11:35-10:40

3 stops20h 05m

$1,262

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

07:00-13:50

1 stop9h 50m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

17:35-19:00

1 stop22h 25m

$2,010

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

07:00-13:50

1 stop9h 50m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

23:55-16:40

2 stops13h 45m

$2,019

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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 8h 35m

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How far is Queenstown Intl to Cairns by plane?
Cairns is 3780.5 km away from Queenstown Intl. 8h 35m 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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