CNS - ZQN

$358 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 8/3. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairns to Queenstown, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$774
Overall average: $664
Jetstar
Sun 18/1Sat 31/1
CNS - ZQN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$358
Typical prices: $418-$502
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/3
CNS - ZQN • 1 stop
Top airlines
Jetstar
Cheapest • from $774 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
Most popular
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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

Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 12:35
CNS
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ZQN
23h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
13:35 - 09:05
ZQN
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CNS
22h 30m1 stop
$774Jetstar
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:30 - 08:40
ZQN
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CNS
18h 10m1 stop
$807Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:30 - 13:10
ZQN
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CNS
22h 40m1 stop
$808Virgin Australia
Mon, 29 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 09:20
ZQN
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CNS
16h 30m2 stops
$877Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 12:35
CNS
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ZQN
23h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
13:35 - 08:30
ZQN
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CNS
21h 55m2 stops
$882Jetstar
Tue, 30 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 09:20
ZQN
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CNS
16h 30m2 stops
$915Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
16:30 - 09:50
ZQN
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CNS
43h 20m2 stops
$921Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
45h 05m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
16:30 - 13:10
ZQN
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CNS
22h 40m1 stop
$925Virgin Australia
Tue, 2 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:35 - 15:40
CNS
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ZQN
45h 05m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
16:30 - 16:10
ZQN
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CNS
25h 40m1 stop
$968Virgin Australia
Wed, 31 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:40
CNS
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ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:50 - 09:20
ZQN
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CNS
16h 30m2 stops
$977Multiple Airlines
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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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Queenstown, 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 Cairns to Queenstown is January, where tickets cost $664 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $944 and $904 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$358
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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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 $358 for a one-way ticket and $774 for a return.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 426 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
Airline reviews

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

6.0 GoodElio, Dec 2025
SYD - CBR
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It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

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.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cairns (CNS)
Queenstown (ZQN)