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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $371

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Jetstar Logo
12:10 - 22:40
ZQN
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CNS
12h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 11:10
CNS
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ZQN
14h 00m
1 stop
$772Jetstar
Wed, 13 May - Thu, 21 May
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15:15 - 09:45
ZQN
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CNS
20h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:10 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
20h 50m
1 stop
$776Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
23h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:25
CNS
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ZQN
26h 25m
2 stops
$794Multiple Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 17:00
ZQN
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CNS
25h 30m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 11:10
CNS
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ZQN
14h 00m
1 stop
$820Jetstar
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
Jetstar Logo
17:45 - 09:20
ZQN
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CNS
17h 35m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 10:10
CNS
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ZQN
25h 10m
2 stops
$857Jetstar
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 22:40
ZQN
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CNS
31h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 11:10
CNS
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ZQN
14h 00m
1 stop
$861Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Thu, 21 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 09:05
ZQN
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CNS
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 13:30
CNS
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ZQN
18h 55m
1 stop
$864Multiple Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 17:00
ZQN
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CNS
25h 30m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
09:40 - 10:10
CNS
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ZQN
22h 30m
2 stops
$867Jetstar
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 17:00
ZQN
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CNS
25h 30m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
19:10 - 11:10
CNS
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ZQN
14h 00m
1 stop
$870Jetstar
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
Jetstar Logo
13:00 - 09:45
ZQN
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CNS
22h 45m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 10:10
CNS
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ZQN
25h 10m
2 stops
$879Jetstar
Wed, 13 May - Thu, 21 May

Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
13 May
ZQN12:10Queenstown Intl
12h 30m
1 stop
CNS22:40Cairns
21 May
CNS19:10Cairns
14h 00m
1 stop
ZQN11:10Queenstown Intl
$772
Jetstar
16 May
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
25h 30m
2 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
23 May
CNS19:10Cairns
14h 00m
1 stop
ZQN11:10Queenstown Intl
$820
Jetstar
12 May
ZQN17:45Queenstown Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
CNS09:20Cairns
19 May
CNS07:00Cairns
25h 10m
2 stops
ZQN10:10Queenstown Intl
$857

Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
13 May
ZQN10:25Queenstown Intl
14h 20m
3 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
21 May
CNS11:20Cairns
19h 05m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$1,379
Air New Zealand
16 May
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
27h 40m
3 stops
CNS18:10Cairns
23 May
CNS13:55Cairns
16h 30m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$1,417
Air New Zealand
16 May
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
27h 40m
3 stops
CNS18:10Cairns
23 May
CNS13:55Cairns
16h 30m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$1,423

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

12:10-22:40

1 stop12h 30m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$772

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/5

15:15-09:45

1 stop20h 30m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

21:10-20:00

1 stop20h 50m

$776

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/5

13:25-10:40

2 stops23h 15m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

07:00-11:25

2 stops26h 25m

$794

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/5

17:30-17:00

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$820

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/5

17:45-09:20

1 stop17h 35m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

07:00-10:10

2 stops25h 10m

$857

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

17:30-22:40

2 stops31h 10m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$861

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/5

12:40-09:05

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

16:35-13:30

1 stop18h 55m

$864

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/5

17:30-17:00

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

09:40-10:10

2 stops22h 30m

$867

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/5

17:30-17:00

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

19:10-11:10

1 stop14h 00m

$870

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-09:45

2 stops22h 45m

Cairns

Thu 21/5

07:00-10:10

2 stops25h 10m

$879

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Fastest flight time

25h 30m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 25h 30m
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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. 25h 30m 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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