What is the cheapest airline that flies from Queenstown Intl to Cairns?

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Queenstown Intl to Cairns

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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17:30 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

8h 35m

1 stop

23:55 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

10h 15m

1 stop

$691Virgin Australia

Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

17:30 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

8h 35m

1 stop

17:20 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

16h 50m

2 stops

$743Virgin Australia

Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

17:30 - 14:00

ZQN

CNS

23h 30m

1 stop

19:50 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

14h 20m

1 stop

$896Virgin Australia

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

12:10 - 19:10

ZQN

CNS

10h 00m

1 stop

07:00 - 09:40

CNS

ZQN

24h 40m

1 stop

$914Multiple Airlines

Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr

17:25 - 23:10

ZQN

CNS

8h 45m

1 stop

15:35 - 16:30

CNS

ZQN

21h 55m

1 stop

$923Qantas Airways

Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 4 Apr

20:50 - 14:05

ZQN

CNS

20h 15m

2 stops

21:40 - 20:00

CNS

ZQN

20h 20m

1 stop

$929Multiple Airlines

Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr

20:50 - 14:05

ZQN

CNS

20h 15m

2 stops

07:00 - 16:05

CNS

ZQN

7h 05m

1 stop

$930Multiple Airlines

Wed, 1 Apr - Sun, 5 Apr

13:35 - 08:20

ZQN

CNS

21h 45m

2 stops

18:05 - 11:10

CNS

ZQN

14h 05m

1 stop

$936Jetstar

Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

07:00 - 23:10

ZQN

CNS

19h 10m

2 stops

14:55 - 16:30

CNS

ZQN

22h 35m

1 stop

$957Qantas Airways

Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 4 Apr

12:10 - 19:10

ZQN

CNS

10h 00m

1 stop

21:40 - 20:00

CNS

ZQN

20h 20m

1 stop

$962Multiple Airlines

Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr

Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

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Virgin Australia

27 Feb

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

6 Mar

CNS23:55Cairns

10h 15m

1 stop

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

$691

Virgin Australia

27 Feb

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

6 Mar

CNS17:20Cairns

16h 50m

2 stops

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

$743

Virgin Australia

28 Feb

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

CNS14:00Cairns

7 Mar

CNS19:50Cairns

14h 20m

1 stop

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

$896

Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets

Jetstar

28 Feb

ZQN13:35Queenstown Intl

21h 45m

2 stops

CNS08:20Cairns

7 Mar

CNS18:05Cairns

14h 05m

1 stop

ZQN11:10Queenstown Intl

$936

Jetstar

5 Apr

ZQN12:10Queenstown Intl

10h 40m

1 stop

CNS20:50Cairns

7 Apr

CNS21:40Cairns

20h 20m

1 stop

ZQN20:00Queenstown Intl

$1,005

Jetstar

28 Feb

ZQN13:35Queenstown Intl

21h 45m

2 stops

CNS08:20Cairns

7 Mar

CNS09:55Cairns

22h 15m

2 stops

ZQN11:10Queenstown Intl

$1,015

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ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/2

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Fri 6/3

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 15m

$691

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/2

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Fri 6/3

17:20-13:10

2 stops16h 50m

$743

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/2

17:30-14:00

1 stop23h 30m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

$896

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

12:10-19:10

1 stop10h 00m

Cairns

Sun 5/4

07:00-09:40

1 stop24h 40m

$914

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

17:25-23:10

1 stop8h 45m

Cairns

Sat 4/4

15:35-16:30

1 stop21h 55m

$923

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

20:50-14:05

2 stops20h 15m

Cairns

Tue 7/4

21:40-20:00

1 stop20h 20m

$929

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

20:50-14:05

2 stops20h 15m

Cairns

Sun 5/4

07:00-16:05

1 stop7h 05m

$930

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/2

13:35-08:20

2 stops21h 45m

Cairns

Sat 7/3

18:05-11:10

1 stop14h 05m

$936

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

07:00-23:10

2 stops19h 10m

Cairns

Sat 4/4

14:55-16:30

1 stop22h 35m

$957

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

12:10-19:10

1 stop10h 00m

Cairns

Tue 7/4

21:40-20:00

1 stop20h 20m

$962

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Fastest flight time	8h 35m
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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 8h 35m

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How far is Queenstown Intl to Cairns by plane?
Cairns is 3780.5 km away from Queenstown Intl. 8h 35m 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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