CNS - ZQN

$413 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Queenstown departing on 29/11. 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 Flights from Cairns to Queenstown (CNS-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Queenstown 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Queenstown

Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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22:55 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
30h 30m1 stop
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13:35 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
$642
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Sun, 12 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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22:55 - 09:40CNS-ZQN
7h 45m1 stop
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11:15 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
24h 50m2 stops
$659
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Sun, 12 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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22:55 - 09:40CNS-ZQN
7h 45m1 stop
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20:50 - 08:20ZQN-CNS
14h 30m1 stop
$673
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 10:20CNS-ZQN
25h 20m2 stops
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13:35 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
$703Jetstar
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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22:55 - 16:05CNS-ZQN
14h 10m1 stop
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15:05 - 16:45ZQN-CNS
28h 40m1 stop
$725
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
17:35 - 14:15CNS-ZQN
17h 40m1 stop
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17:30 - 23:05ZQN-CNS
8h 35m1 stop
$752Virgin Australia
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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Jetstar Logo
15:50 - 11:10CNS-ZQN
40h 20m2 stops
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13:35 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
$792Jetstar
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Sat, 27 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 14:15CNS-ZQN
24h 20m1 stop
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15:05 - 10:15ZQN-CNS
22h 10m1 stop
$823Virgin Australia
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 10:40CNS-ZQN
25h 40m2 stops
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16:45 - 11:00ZQN-CNS
21h 15m3 stops
$1,739Air New Zealand
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Sat, 27 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
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11:35 - 10:05CNS-ZQN
19h 30m2 stops
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18:30 - 17:15ZQN-CNS
25h 45m2 stops
$2,423Qantas Airways
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $703 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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Cheapest return fare
$642
Multi-carrier
Tue 21/10Tue 28/10
CNS - ZQN • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$4,738
Delta
Fri 26/12Tue 6/1
CNS - ZQN • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Queenstown flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Queenstown?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Queenstown were found on Jetstar ($703) and Virgin Australia ($752).

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Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$413
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Queenstown

When to book flights from Cairns to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Queenstown 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 Cairns to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Queenstown was $274 for a one-way ticket and $426 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Queenstown?

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

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

    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 Cairns to Queenstown.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Cairns 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 Cairns to Queenstown?

    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 Queenstown with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

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

    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 Queenstown from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Cairns to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Queenstown. 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 Cairns to Queenstown? 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 416 reviews
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Food
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

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.

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Queenstown (ZQN)

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