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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $365

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13:35 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
22h 30m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
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09:40 - 11:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
24h 00m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
$738Jetstar
Mon, 15 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 14:55ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 16:45CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
22h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne
$803Virgin Australia
Mon, 15 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 22:10ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
13h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Jetstar Logo
18:05 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$821Jetstar
Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 22:10ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
13h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Jetstar Logo
18:05 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$844Jetstar
Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Jetstar Logo
11:15 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 50m2 stops Wellington Coolangatta Gold Coast
Jetstar Logo
06:40 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
25h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$859Jetstar
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 11:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
34h 00m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne
$880Virgin Australia
Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 14:00ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 55m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
20h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$883Virgin Australia
Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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12:05 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:35CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
9h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$890Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$902Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 16:40ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
29h 35m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
34h 00m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne
$903Virgin Australia
Mon, 7 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

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Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
28 Nov
ZQN19:15Queenstown Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
5 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 25m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$1,033
Air New Zealand
7 Dec
ZQN16:55Queenstown Intl
25h 00m
3 stops
CNS14:55Cairns
13 Dec
CNS11:15Cairns
19h 25m
2 stops
ZQN09:40Queenstown Intl
$1,172
Air New Zealand
28 Nov
ZQN11:35Queenstown Intl
26h 20m
3 stops
CNS10:55Cairns
5 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
23h 25m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$1,296

Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
15 Mar
ZQN15:05Queenstown Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
CNS14:55Cairns
7 Apr
CNS16:35Cairns
22h 10m
2 stops
ZQN16:45Queenstown Intl
$803
Virgin Australia
7 Dec
ZQN14:05Queenstown Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
CNS11:05Cairns
13 Dec
CNS06:00Cairns
34h 00m
2 stops
ZQN19:00Queenstown Intl
$880
Virgin Australia
7 Dec
ZQN14:05Queenstown Intl
26h 55m
2 stops
CNS14:00Cairns
13 Dec
CNS19:50Cairns
20h 10m
1 stop
ZQN19:00Queenstown Intl
$883

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ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/3

13:35-09:05

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Wed 7/4

09:40-11:40

1 stop24h 00m

$738

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/3

15:05-14:55

1 stop26h 50m

Cairns

Wed 7/4

16:35-16:45

2 stops22h 10m

$803
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QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/12

12:10-22:10

1 stop13h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

18:05-11:10

1 stop14h 05m

$821

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/12

12:10-22:10

1 stop13h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

18:05-11:10

1 stop14h 05m

$844

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/12

11:15-09:05

2 stops24h 50m

Cairns

Wed 9/12

06:40-11:10

1 stop25h 30m

$859

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/12

14:05-11:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

06:00-19:00

2 stops34h 00m

$880

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/12

14:05-14:00

2 stops26h 55m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

19:50-19:00

1 stop20h 10m

$883

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/11

12:05-09:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Sat 5/12

06:00-18:35

1 stop9h 35m

$890

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/11

12:05-09:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Tue 17/11

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$902

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/12

14:05-16:40

2 stops29h 35m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

06:00-19:00

2 stops34h 00m

$903

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Best price found

$365

Fastest flight time

13h 00m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Cairns from Queenstown in the past 72 hours is $365. The best return flight deal from Queenstown to Cairns found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $738.
The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 13h 00m
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. 13h 00m 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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