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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $349

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Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 16:10
ZQN
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CNS
25h 35m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m
1 stop
$867Virgin Australia
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 13:10
ZQN
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CNS
21h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 20:00
CNS
-
ZQN
21h 30m
1 stop
$899Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
19h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:40 - 09:40
CNS
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ZQN
38h 00m
2 stops
$1,018Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Air New Zealand Logo
11:25 - 22:45
ZQN
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CNS
13h 20m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 10:40
CNS
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ZQN
26h 40m
3 stops
$1,257Air New Zealand
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Emirates Logo
16:30 - 22:45
ZQN
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CNS
8h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
12:35 - 14:20
CNS
-
ZQN
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,262Emirates
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
Emirates Logo
16:30 - 22:45
ZQN
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CNS
8h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 14:30
CNS
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ZQN
44h 45m
2 stops
$1,296Emirates
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
Emirates Logo
15:25 - 15:00
ZQN
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CNS
25h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 14:30
CNS
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ZQN
44h 45m
2 stops
$1,342Emirates
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May

Emirates flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Emirates deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Emirates
20 May
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS22:45Cairns
27 May
CNS12:35Cairns
23h 45m
1 stop
ZQN14:20Queenstown Intl
$1,262
Emirates
20 May
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
CNS22:45Cairns
27 May
CNS15:45Cairns
44h 45m
2 stops
ZQN14:30Queenstown Intl
$1,296
Emirates
20 May
ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl
25h 35m
2 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
27 May
CNS15:45Cairns
44h 45m
2 stops
ZQN14:30Queenstown Intl
$1,342

Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Jetstar deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Jetstar
23 May
ZQN12:40Queenstown Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
CNS09:20Cairns
30 May
CNS09:40Cairns
22h 30m
2 stops
ZQN10:10Queenstown Intl
$830
Jetstar
23 May
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
25h 30m
2 stops
CNS17:00Cairns
30 May
CNS19:10Cairns
14h 00m
1 stop
ZQN11:10Queenstown Intl
$854

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

16:35-16:10

1 stop25h 35m

Cairns

Thu 28/5

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$867

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

17:30-13:10

2 stops21h 40m

Cairns

Thu 28/5

20:30-20:00

1 stop21h 30m

$899

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

17:30-10:40

2 stops19h 10m

Cairns

Thu 28/5

17:40-09:40

2 stops38h 00m

$1,018

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

11:25-22:45

2 stops13h 20m

Cairns

Thu 28/5

06:00-10:40

3 stops26h 40m

$1,257
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

16:30-22:45

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

12:35-14:20

1 stop23h 45m

$1,262

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

16:30-22:45

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

15:45-14:30

2 stops44h 45m

$1,296

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/5

15:25-15:00

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

15:45-14:30

2 stops44h 45m

$1,342
Cheapest one-way

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 26/6

17:40-00:50

1 stop9h 10m

$349

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/5

16:50-17:00

2 stops26h 10m

$353

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

17:40-09:50

1 stop18h 10m

$364

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Fastest flight time

8h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 8h 45m
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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. 8h 45m 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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