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$374 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 3/8. 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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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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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, 3 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
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22:55 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
7h 30m1 stop
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08:55 - 10:40ZQN-CNS
27h 45m1 stop
Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
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22:55 - 16:05CNS-ZQN
15h 10m1 stop
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16:05 - 10:40ZQN-CNS
20h 35m2 stops
Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
Jetstar Logo
19:00 - 11:10CNS-ZQN
14h 10m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 09:15ZQN-CNS
14h 25m1 stop
$712Jetstar
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 10:20CNS-ZQN
26h 20m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:50ZQN-CNS
28h 00m1 stop
$843Jetstar
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
16:55 - 13:30CNS-ZQN
18h 35m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 15:55ZQN-CNS
23h 55m2 stops
$980Virgin Australia
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Sat, 28 Jun - Sat, 5 Jul
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10:15 - 09:40CNS-ZQN
21h 25m2 stops
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18:00 - 09:40ZQN-CNS
17h 40m1 stop
$1,052
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
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09:00 - 16:10CNS-ZQN
29h 10m2 stops
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11:25 - 09:15ZQN-CNS
23h 50m2 stops
$1,069
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 10 Jun
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06:00 - 16:10CNS-ZQN
32h 10m2 stops
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12:10 - 18:15ZQN-CNS
32h 05m3 stops
$1,101
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Tue, 17 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
13:40 - 10:40CNS-ZQN
19h 00m3 stops
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11:25 - 22:50ZQN-CNS
13h 25m3 stops
$2,518Air New Zealand
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Sun, 6 Jul - Fri, 11 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
14h 50m2 stops
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08:55 - 22:50ZQN-CNS
15h 55m3 stops
$2,580Air New Zealand
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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 February, where tickets cost $749 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,320 and $1,191 respectively.


Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$374
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $222 for a one-way ticket and $374 for a return.

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

    On your way to Queenstown, you’ll fly out from Cairns. You’ll be landing at Queenstown Intl.

  • 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Queenstown, with oneworld 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.

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