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

Virgin Australia and Jetstar 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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20:50 - 08:20

ZQN

CNS

14h 30m

1 stop

18:05 - 11:10

CNS

ZQN

14h 05m

1 stop

$724Jetstar

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

20:50 - 08:20

ZQN

CNS

14h 30m

1 stop

18:05 - 11:10

CNS

ZQN

14h 05m

1 stop

$736Jetstar

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

17:30 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

8h 35m

1 stop

17:20 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

16h 50m

2 stops

$810Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

15:05 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

11h 00m

2 stops

06:00 - 16:40

CNS

ZQN

7h 40m

1 stop

$843Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

20:50 - 08:20

ZQN

CNS

14h 30m

1 stop

14:25 - 09:00

CNS

ZQN

15h 35m

2 stops

$861Jetstar

Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

15:05 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

11h 00m

2 stops

17:20 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

16h 50m

2 stops

$931Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

13:35 - 08:20

ZQN

CNS

21h 45m

2 stops

14:25 - 09:00

CNS

ZQN

15h 35m

2 stops

$941Jetstar

Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

15:05 - 23:05

ZQN

CNS

11h 00m

2 stops

14:40 - 13:10

CNS

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

$955Virgin Australia

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

20:30 - 11:00

ZQN

CNS

17h 30m

1 stop

17:35 - 19:00

CNS

ZQN

22h 25m

1 stop

$1,032Qantas Airways

Sat, 7 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

07:00 - 16:50

ZQN

CNS

12h 50m

2 stops

15:35 - 14:35

CNS

ZQN

20h 00m

2 stops

$1,302Emirates

Thu, 5 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Cairns

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Jetstar

5 Mar

ZQN20:50Queenstown Intl

14h 30m

1 stop

CNS08:20Cairns

12 Mar

CNS18:05Cairns

14h 05m

1 stop

ZQN11:10Queenstown Intl

$724

Jetstar

5 Mar

ZQN20:50Queenstown Intl

14h 30m

1 stop

CNS08:20Cairns

12 Mar

CNS18:05Cairns

14h 05m

1 stop

ZQN11:10Queenstown Intl

$736

Jetstar

7 Mar

ZQN20:50Queenstown Intl

14h 30m

1 stop

CNS08:20Cairns

13 Mar

CNS14:25Cairns

15h 35m

2 stops

ZQN09:00Queenstown Intl

$861

Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

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Virgin Australia

5 Mar

ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl

8h 35m

1 stop

CNS23:05Cairns

12 Mar

CNS17:20Cairns

16h 50m

2 stops

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

$810

Virgin Australia

5 Mar

ZQN15:05Queenstown Intl

11h 00m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

12 Mar

CNS06:00Cairns

7h 40m

1 stop

ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl

$843

Virgin Australia

5 Mar

ZQN15:05Queenstown Intl

11h 00m

2 stops

CNS23:05Cairns

12 Mar

CNS17:20Cairns

16h 50m

2 stops

ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl

$931

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Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

20:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

18:05-11:10

1 stop14h 05m

$724

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

20:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

18:05-11:10

1 stop14h 05m

$736

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

17:20-13:10

2 stops16h 50m

$810

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

15:05-23:05

2 stops11h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

$843

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

20:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

14:25-09:00

2 stops15h 35m

$861

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

15:05-23:05

2 stops11h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

17:20-13:10

2 stops16h 50m

$931

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

13:35-08:20

2 stops21h 45m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

14:25-09:00

2 stops15h 35m

$941

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

15:05-23:05

2 stops11h 00m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

14:40-13:10

2 stops19h 30m

$955

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

20:30-11:00

1 stop17h 30m

Cairns

Fri 13/3

17:35-19:00

1 stop22h 25m

$1,032

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

07:00-16:50

2 stops12h 50m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

15:35-14:35

2 stops20h 00m

$1,302

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 14h 30m

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How far is Queenstown Intl to Cairns by plane?
Cairns is 3780.5 km away from Queenstown Intl. 14h 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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