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 $417 for a one-way ticket and $792 for a return. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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$417

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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

Sat, 21 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

11:45 - 13:10CNS-ZQN

22h 25m1 stop

14:00 - 23:55ZQN-CNS

12h 55m1 stop

$792Virgin Australia

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Sat, 21 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

11:40 - 13:10CNS-ZQN

22h 30m2 stops

14:00 - 23:55ZQN-CNS

12h 55m1 stop

$826Virgin Australia

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Sat, 21 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

11:40 - 13:10CNS-ZQN

22h 30m2 stops

14:00 - 23:05ZQN-CNS

12h 05m2 stops

$858Virgin Australia

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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec

11:40 - 16:40CNS-ZQN

26h 00m1 stop

17:30 - 23:05ZQN-CNS

8h 35m1 stop

$861Virgin Australia

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Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

11:40 - 18:35CNS-ZQN

27h 55m1 stop

13:35 - 20:10ZQN-CNS

9h 35m1 stop

$1,049Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec

06:00 - 16:40CNS-ZQN

7h 40m1 stop

17:30 - 14:55ZQN-CNS

24h 25m2 stops

$1,067Virgin Australia

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Sat, 3 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan

14:40 - 16:40CNS-ZQN

23h 00m1 stop

19:30 - 11:00ZQN-CNS

18h 30m1 stop

$1,181Virgin Australia

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Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

06:00 - 18:35CNS-ZQN

9h 35m1 stop

13:35 - 08:20ZQN-CNS

21h 45m2 stops

$1,190Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec

23:55 - 16:40CNS-ZQN

13h 45m2 stops

17:30 - 23:55ZQN-CNS

33h 25m2 stops

$1,318Virgin Australia

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Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

14:40 - 13:10CNS-ZQN

19h 30m2 stops

15:05 - 23:05ZQN-CNS

11h 00m2 stops

$1,405Virgin Australia

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High season	December
Cheapest flight	$417

Most popular time to fly (1% 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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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.

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 $417 for a one-way ticket and $792 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.
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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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 $417 for a one-way ticket and $792 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.

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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