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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $331

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 26/11. 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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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Jetstar Logo
11:15 - 09:05
ZQN
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CNS
24h 50m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
09:40 - 12:40
CNS
-
ZQN
24h 00m
1 stop
$816Jetstar
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 - 09:05
ZQN
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CNS
24h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m
1 stop
$819Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 09:45
ZQN
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CNS
18h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:40
CNS
-
ZQN
7h 40m
1 stop
$829Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 09:45
ZQN
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CNS
20h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
17:40 - 21:15
CNS
-
ZQN
24h 35m
2 stops
$896Air New Zealand
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 13:00
ZQN
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CNS
21h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 13:30
CNS
-
ZQN
18h 55m
1 stop
$902Virgin Australia
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 13:00
ZQN
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CNS
21h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
13:55 - 13:30
CNS
-
ZQN
21h 35m
2 stops
$945Virgin Australia
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 08:30
ZQN
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CNS
47h 40m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
-
ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$952Jetstar
Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 13:00
ZQN
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CNS
21h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 15:45
CNS
-
ZQN
25h 55m
1 stop
$962Virgin Australia
Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 13:00
ZQN
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CNS
21h 20m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:50 - 15:45
CNS
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ZQN
25h 55m
1 stop
$977Virgin Australia
Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 18:25
ZQN
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CNS
30h 00m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
09:20 - 13:40
CNS
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ZQN
26h 20m
1 stop
$982Virgin Australia
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

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Qantas Airways flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Qantas Airways
27 Aug
ZQN07:00Queenstown Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
30 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
13h 15m
2 stops
ZQN21:15Queenstown Intl
$1,243
Qantas Airways
27 Aug
ZQN07:00Queenstown Intl
11h 55m
2 stops
CNS16:55Cairns
30 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
13h 15m
2 stops
ZQN21:15Queenstown Intl
$1,317

Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
13 Aug
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CNS13:00Cairns
24 Aug
CNS16:35Cairns
18h 55m
1 stop
ZQN13:30Queenstown Intl
$902
Virgin Australia
13 Aug
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CNS13:00Cairns
24 Aug
CNS13:55Cairns
21h 35m
2 stops
ZQN13:30Queenstown Intl
$945
Virgin Australia
13 Aug
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CNS13:00Cairns
23 Aug
CNS11:50Cairns
25h 55m
1 stop
ZQN15:45Queenstown Intl
$962

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

11:15-09:05

2 stops24h 50m

Cairns

Wed 14/10

09:40-12:40

1 stop24h 00m

$816

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

11:15-09:05

2 stops24h 50m

Cairns

Wed 14/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$819
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

18:30-09:45

1 stop18h 15m

Cairns

Wed 14/10

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$829

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

16:05-09:45

2 stops20h 40m

Cairns

Wed 14/10

17:40-21:15

2 stops24h 35m

$896

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/8

17:40-13:00

1 stop21h 20m

Cairns

Mon 24/8

16:35-13:30

1 stop18h 55m

$902

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/8

17:40-13:00

1 stop21h 20m

Cairns

Mon 24/8

13:55-13:30

2 stops21h 35m

$945

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/8

10:50-08:30

2 stops47h 40m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$952

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/8

17:40-13:00

1 stop21h 20m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

11:50-15:45

1 stop25h 55m

$962

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/8

17:40-13:00

1 stop21h 20m

Cairns

Sun 23/8

11:50-15:45

1 stop25h 55m

$977

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 27/8

14:25-18:25

1 stop30h 00m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

09:20-13:40

1 stop26h 20m

$982

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Fastest flight time

24h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 24h 50m
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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. 24h 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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