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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $298

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Cairns departing on 3/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Virgin Australia Logo
17:35 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
8h 30m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 13:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 20m1 stop Melbourne
$734Virgin Australia
Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 20:15ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
15h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$849Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 20:15ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
15h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$857Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 - 22:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
13h 10m2 stops Wellington Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$859Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
12h 00m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$860Virgin Australia
Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
16:30 - 10:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
20h 15m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 07:35CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
17h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
$867Air New Zealand
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 - 22:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
13h 10m2 stops Wellington Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$869Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
15:05 - 10:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
21h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
25h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
$872Air New Zealand
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 10:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
20h 40m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 07:55CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
18h 35m2 stops Brisbane Auckland Intl
$927Air New Zealand
Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 22:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
Qantas Airways Logo
17:40 - 15:35CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
19h 55m1 stop Brisbane
$928Qantas Airways
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

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Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
21 Jan
ZQN17:35Queenstown Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
CNS23:05Cairns
25 Jan
CNS19:50Cairns
14h 20m
1 stop
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
$734
Virgin Australia
21 Jan
ZQN14:05Queenstown Intl
12h 00m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
25 Jan
CNS06:00Cairns
7h 40m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
$860
Virgin Australia
21 Jan
ZQN14:05Queenstown Intl
12h 00m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
25 Jan
CNS17:25Cairns
16h 45m
2 stops
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
$965

Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
19 Sept
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
20h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
26 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
17h 40m
1 stop
ZQN07:35Queenstown Intl
$867
Air New Zealand
19 Sept
ZQN15:05Queenstown Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
26 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
25h 40m
1 stop
ZQN15:35Queenstown Intl
$872
Air New Zealand
11 Sept
ZQN16:05Queenstown Intl
20h 40m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
15 Sept
CNS11:20Cairns
18h 35m
2 stops
ZQN07:55Queenstown Intl
$927

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/1

17:35-23:05

1 stop8h 30m

Cairns

Mon 25/1

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

$734

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/9

07:00-20:15

1 stop15h 15m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$849

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/9

07:00-20:15

1 stop15h 15m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$857

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/9

11:15-22:25

2 stops13h 10m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$859
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/1

14:05-23:05

2 stops12h 00m

Cairns

Mon 25/1

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$860

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 19/9

16:30-10:45

2 stops20h 15m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

11:55-07:35

1 stop17h 40m

$867

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/9

11:15-22:25

2 stops13h 10m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$869

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 19/9

15:05-10:45

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

11:55-15:35

1 stop25h 40m

$872

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/9

16:05-10:45

2 stops20h 40m

Cairns

Tue 15/9

11:20-07:55

2 stops18h 35m

$927

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/9

16:30-22:45

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

17:40-15:35

1 stop19h 55m

$928

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Fastest flight time

8h 15m

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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 8h 15m
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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 15m 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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