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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $312

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 10/11. 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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Virgin Australia Logo
19:30 - 11:00ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
18h 30m1 stop Brisbane
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14:40 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
23h 00m1 stop Brisbane
$846Virgin Australia
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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16:35 - 08:40ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
18h 05m1 stop Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 13:30CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
18h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$855Virgin Australia
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 18:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 45m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith
Virgin Australia Logo
19:15 - 13:30CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
16h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$858Virgin Australia
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
12:30 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
13h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 13:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 20m1 stop Melbourne
$869Virgin Australia
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 13:30CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
16h 20m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$872Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 11:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
20h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$873Virgin Australia
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 09:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 13:30CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
28h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$889Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
11h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
20h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$896Virgin Australia
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
11h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
20h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$898Virgin Australia
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:25 - 22:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
9h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 13:30CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
28h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$909Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 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
12 Nov
ZQN19:30Queenstown Intl
18h 30m
1 stop
CNS11:00Cairns
19 Nov
CNS14:40Cairns
23h 00m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
$846
Virgin Australia
3 Sept
ZQN16:35Queenstown Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
CNS08:40Cairns
10 Sept
CNS16:35Cairns
18h 55m
1 stop
ZQN13:30Queenstown Intl
$855
Virgin Australia
3 Sept
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
26h 45m
2 stops
CNS18:25Cairns
10 Sept
CNS19:15Cairns
16h 15m
1 stop
ZQN13:30Queenstown Intl
$858

Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
12 Nov
ZQN07:00Queenstown Intl
18h 40m
2 stops
CNS22:40Cairns
19 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 40m
3 stops
ZQN09:40Queenstown Intl
$1,230
Air New Zealand
14 Sept
ZQN14:35Queenstown Intl
26h 25m
3 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
20 Sept
CNS11:20Cairns
18h 35m
2 stops
ZQN07:55Queenstown Intl
$1,234
Air New Zealand
2 Sept
ZQN14:35Queenstown Intl
26h 25m
3 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
8 Sept
CNS09:25Cairns
20h 30m
2 stops
ZQN07:55Queenstown Intl
$1,324

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/11

19:30-11:00

1 stop18h 30m

Cairns

Thu 19/11

14:40-16:40

1 stop23h 00m

$846

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/9

16:35-08:40

1 stop18h 05m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

16:35-13:30

1 stop18h 55m

$855

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/9

17:40-18:25

2 stops26h 45m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

19:15-13:30

1 stop16h 15m

$858
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/11

12:30-23:05

2 stops13h 35m

Cairns

Thu 19/11

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

$869

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/9

10:50-09:05

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

19:10-13:30

1 stop16h 20m

$872

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/12

14:05-11:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

19:50-19:00

1 stop20h 10m

$873

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/9

10:50-09:05

2 stops24h 15m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

06:45-13:30

1 stop28h 45m

$889

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/12

15:05-23:05

2 stops11h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

19:50-19:00

1 stop20h 10m

$896

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/12

15:05-23:05

2 stops11h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/12

19:50-19:00

1 stop20h 10m

$898

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/9

15:25-22:25

1 stop9h 00m

Cairns

Tue 8/9

06:45-13:30

1 stop28h 45m

$909

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Fastest flight time

11h 00m

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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 11h 00m
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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. 11h 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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