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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Cairns (ZQN-CNS)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Queenstown to Cairns currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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19:30 - 11:00ZQN-CNS
18h 30m1 stop
19:55 - 13:10CNS-ZQN
14h 15m1 stop
$904Virgin Australia
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Sat, 4 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
16:30 - 23:35ZQN-CNS
9h 05m1 stop
06:00 - 15:40CNS-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$960Virgin Australia
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 4 Jun
16:50 - 18:15ZQN-CNS
27h 25m2 stops
06:35 - 16:15CNS-ZQN
31h 40m3 stops
$975Jetstar
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 4 Jun
16:50 - 18:15ZQN-CNS
27h 25m2 stops
06:35 - 15:45CNS-ZQN
31h 10m2 stops
Tue, 20 May - Wed, 4 Jun
16:30 - 23:35ZQN-CNS
9h 05m1 stop
16:00 - 10:10CNS-ZQN
16h 10m2 stops
Tue, 20 May - Wed, 4 Jun
15:05 - 08:30ZQN-CNS
44h 25m2 stops
19:55 - 13:10CNS-ZQN
14h 15m1 stop
$1,027
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Sat, 4 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
11:25 - 18:15ZQN-CNS
32h 50m3 stops
06:35 - 16:15CNS-ZQN
31h 40m3 stops
$1,070
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Tue, 20 May - Wed, 4 Jun
11:25 - 22:45ZQN-CNS
14h 20m2 stops
17:30 - 14:05CNS-ZQN
17h 35m1 stop
$1,724Air New Zealand
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Mon, 2 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec
11:25 - 22:45ZQN-CNS
14h 20m2 stops
12:35 - 08:35CNS-ZQN
17h 00m2 stops
$1,880Air New Zealand
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Mon, 2 Dec - Sat, 7 Dec
12:45 - 08:15ZQN-CNS
22h 30m2 stops
09:15 - 11:20CNS-ZQN
23h 05m2 stops
$1,902Jetstar
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Mon, 23 Dec - Sun, 29 Dec
12:00 - 22:05ZQN-CNS
12h 05m1 stop
$392Jetstar
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Thu, 10 Apr
10:30 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
25h 35m2 stops
$433Jetstar
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Fri, 24 Jan
12:00 - 09:10ZQN-CNS
23h 10m2 stops
$510Jetstar
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Thu, 10 Apr
14:00 - 08:15ZQN-CNS
21h 15m1 stop
Fri, 24 Jan
16:45 - 15:05ZQN-CNS
25h 20m3 stops
Fri, 24 Jan
11:25 - 22:35ZQN-CNS
13h 10m3 stops
$625Air New Zealand
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Thu, 10 Apr

Flights from Queenstown to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Queenstown to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown to Cairns is August, where tickets cost $880 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of tickets is $1,605 and $1,401 respectively.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$392
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Queenstown to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Queenstown to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Queenstown to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Queenstown to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Cairns was $231 for a one-way ticket and $532 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Queenstown to Cairns?

    Queenstown and Cairns are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Queenstown from Queenstown Intl and will be arriving at Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Queenstown to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Cairns?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Queenstown and Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Queenstown is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Queenstown with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Queenstown up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Queenstown to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Queenstown to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 487 reviews
8.2Crew
6.5Food
6.5Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

8.0 ExcellentRuby, Nov 2024SYD - BNE
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Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

Boarding was smooth after a 25 min delay. Notification of delay could be more efficient and change in boarding gate was not notified on the flights board or app.

I did not use the in flight entertainment, but the selection appeared to be decent. Take off was delayed, but otherwise the process was uneventful.

Great flight - on time, lovely staff. I’ll always have the same complaint and essentially it’s the limited food options for people who are celiac. But that’s all airlines !

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Queenstown to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/4Thu
1 stopJetstar
12h 05mZQN-CNS
$392
24/1Fri
2 stopsJetstar
25h 35mZQN-CNS
$433
10/4Thu
2 stopsJetstar
23h 10mZQN-CNS
$510
24/1Fri
1 stop
21h 15mZQN-CNS
$560
24/1Fri
3 stops
25h 20mZQN-CNS
$589
10/4Thu
3 stopsAir New Zealand
13h 10mZQN-CNS
$625

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