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$350 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Queenstown to Cairns departing on 19/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Queenstown to Cairns (ZQN-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to Cairns

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Cairns.
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20:40 - 09:15ZQN-CNS
14h 35m1 stop
22:55 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
7h 30m1 stop
$823
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Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
20:40 - 09:15ZQN-CNS
14h 35m1 stop
21:30 - 19:40CNS-ZQN
20h 10m1 stop
$833Jetstar
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Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
16:30 - 23:35ZQN-CNS
9h 05m1 stop
19:15 - 16:45CNS-ZQN
19h 30m2 stops
$923Virgin Australia
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Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
20:40 - 09:15ZQN-CNS
14h 35m1 stop
09:45 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
20h 40m2 stops
$931
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Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
12:00 - 20:40ZQN-CNS
10h 40m1 stop
07:00 - 19:40CNS-ZQN
10h 40m1 stop
$980Jetstar
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Wed, 18 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun
14:25 - 23:35ZQN-CNS
11h 10m2 stops
12:10 - 12:20CNS-ZQN
22h 10m1 stop
$1,040Virgin Australia
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Wed, 18 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun
10:25 - 20:55ZQN-CNS
36h 30m3 stops
21:30 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
32h 55m2 stops
$1,103
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Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
12:00 - 18:15ZQN-CNS
32h 15m2 stops
19:00 - 19:40CNS-ZQN
22h 40m2 stops
$1,166Jetstar
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Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
10:25 - 20:55ZQN-CNS
36h 30m3 stops
19:00 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
35h 25m3 stops
$1,231
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Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
11:25 - 22:35ZQN-CNS
13h 10m3 stops
12:45 - 09:40CNS-ZQN
18h 55m2 stops
$1,481Air New Zealand
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Wed, 18 Jun - Fri, 27 Jun

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $854 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,654 and $1,444 respectively.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$350
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Queenstown to Cairns

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 $200 for a one-way ticket and $470 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Queenstown and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 417 reviews
6.4Food
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.3Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2025SYD - MEL
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Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

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.

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