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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Cairns from $326

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 13/11. 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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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$748Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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10:25 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$782Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 08:30
ZQN
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CNS
17h 50m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 13:10
CNS
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ZQN
10h 15m
1 stop
$784Virgin Australia
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 14:15
CNS
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ZQN
29h 30m
1 stop
$810Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
26h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 10:10
CNS
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ZQN
22h 30m
2 stops
$816Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
19h 10m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$818Jetstar
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 09:50
ZQN
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CNS
18h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
13:40 - 16:45
CNS
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ZQN
25h 05m
1 stop
$832Virgin Australia
Tue, 25 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 14:05
ZQN
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CNS
23h 25m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
23:55 - 13:10
CNS
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ZQN
10h 15m
1 stop
$847Virgin Australia
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 10:40
ZQN
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CNS
19h 10m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 20:00
CNS
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ZQN
11h 00m
1 stop
$855Jetstar
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 14:05
ZQN
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CNS
23h 25m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 13:10
CNS
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ZQN
22h 30m
2 stops
$886Virgin Australia
Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

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Virgin Australia flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Virgin Australia
9 Oct
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
CNS08:30Cairns
22 Nov
CNS23:55Cairns
10h 15m
1 stop
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
$784
Virgin Australia
25 Aug
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
18h 10m
1 stop
CNS09:50Cairns
5 Sept
CNS13:40Cairns
25h 05m
1 stop
ZQN16:45Queenstown Intl
$832
Virgin Australia
9 Oct
ZQN17:40Queenstown Intl
23h 25m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
22 Nov
CNS23:55Cairns
10h 15m
1 stop
ZQN13:10Queenstown Intl
$847

Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Queenstown to Cairns flight tickets
Air New Zealand
12 Aug
ZQN18:30Queenstown Intl
18h 15m
1 stop
CNS10:45Cairns
19 Aug
CNS06:00Cairns
24h 25m
2 stops
ZQN08:25Queenstown Intl
$980
Air New Zealand
15 Aug
ZQN16:30Queenstown Intl
44h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
22 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
20h 45m
2 stops
ZQN10:40Queenstown Intl
$1,026
Air New Zealand
25 Aug
ZQN10:25Queenstown Intl
24h 15m
3 stops
CNS08:40Cairns
5 Sept
CNS15:45Cairns
14h 50m
2 stops
ZQN08:35Queenstown Intl
$1,075

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QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/8

10:25-10:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$748

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/8

10:25-10:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$782
Fastest return journey

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/10

17:40-08:30

1 stop17h 50m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 15m

$784

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/8

10:25-10:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

06:45-14:15

1 stop29h 30m

$810

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/8

10:25-10:40

1 stop26h 15m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

09:40-10:10

2 stops22h 30m

$816

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/8

17:30-10:40

2 stops19h 10m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$818

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 25/8

17:40-09:50

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Sat 5/9

13:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

$832

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/10

17:40-14:05

2 stops23h 25m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 15m

$847

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/8

17:30-10:40

2 stops19h 10m

Cairns

Wed 12/8

07:00-20:00

1 stop11h 00m

$855

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/10

17:40-14:05

2 stops23h 25m

Cairns

Sun 22/11

11:40-13:10

2 stops22h 30m

$886

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Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Queenstown to Cairns takes 10h 55m
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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. 10h 55m 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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