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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $342

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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
$830Virgin Australia
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
22h 25m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:25CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
22h 25m1 stop Christchurch
$844Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 08:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
17h 50m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$927Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 18:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
8h 05m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 07:55CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
21h 55m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl
$977Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 15:00ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 15m3 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,096Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 09:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
20h 40m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 08:25CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
23h 25m2 stops Brisbane Christchurch
$1,161Air New Zealand
Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 15:00ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 15m3 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
16h 30m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,231Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 08:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
19h 00m1 stop Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
11:40 - 11:45CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
21h 05m1 stop Melbourne
$1,249Qantas Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 08:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
19h 00m1 stop Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
11:40 - 11:45CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
21h 05m1 stop Melbourne
$1,250Qantas Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 08:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
19h 00m1 stop Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:05CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
12h 05m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,271Qantas Airways
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

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Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

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Air New Zealand
10 Oct
ZQN16:05Queenstown Intl
20h 40m
2 stops
CNS09:45Cairns
18 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 25m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$1,161
Air New Zealand
10 Oct
ZQN14:35Queenstown Intl
29h 20m
3 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
18 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
22h 55m
2 stops
ZQN07:55Queenstown Intl
$1,599

Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
19 Oct
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
26 Oct
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
$830
Virgin Australia
8 Nov
ZQN17:35Queenstown Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
11 Nov
CNS11:40Cairns
27h 55m
1 stop
ZQN18:35Queenstown Intl
$1,293
Virgin Australia
8 Nov
ZQN17:35Queenstown Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
11 Nov
CNS11:40Cairns
27h 55m
1 stop
ZQN18:35Queenstown Intl
$1,296

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ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-08:30

1 stop17h 50m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$830

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/10

13:40-09:05

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Sun 18/10

07:00-08:25

1 stop22h 25m

$844

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

17:40-08:30

2 stops17h 50m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$927

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/10

13:40-18:45

1 stop8h 05m

Cairns

Sun 18/10

07:00-07:55

2 stops21h 55m

$977

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

16:45-15:00

3 stops25h 15m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

18:05-11:10

1 stop14h 05m

$1,096

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/10

16:05-09:45

2 stops20h 40m

Cairns

Sun 18/10

06:00-08:25

2 stops23h 25m

$1,161

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/10

16:45-15:00

3 stops25h 15m

Cairns

Mon 26/10

15:40-11:10

2 stops16h 30m

$1,231

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/11

16:30-08:30

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

11:40-11:45

1 stop21h 05m

$1,249

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/11

16:30-08:30

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

11:40-11:45

1 stop21h 05m

$1,250

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/11

16:30-08:30

1 stop19h 00m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

06:00-21:05

2 stops12h 05m

$1,271

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Best price found

$342

Fastest flight time

8h 30m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Cairns from Queenstown in the past 72 hours is $342. The best return flight deal from Queenstown to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $830.
The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 8h 30m
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 30m 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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