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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 20/9. 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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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 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 November, where tickets cost $782 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $1,600 and $1,211 respectively.

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February

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$373
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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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 $220 for a one-way ticket.

  • 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Queenstown and Cairns.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Queenstown to Cairns, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Queenstown to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $926 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,073 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 airlines 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 551 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
6.6Entertainment
6.6Food
8.3Crew
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For a red eye flight it is pretty uncomfortable. They provide nothing in the way of pillows, etc.

4.0 OkayChristopher, Jul 2024DRW - MEL
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For a red eye flight it is pretty uncomfortable. They provide nothing in the way of pillows, etc.

2 hrs + delay! Times kept changing, Onboard menu was half depleted, Entertainment wifi was N/A Overall very frustrating flight and I never slate Virgin.

Virgin Australia passed this flight onto Alliance, so my rating and comments are based on my experience with crew, aircraft and available options. Alliance only offers drinks which consisted of tea, coffee and water, free of charge. There was no on board entertainment. The aircraft seating although narrow accommodated my 6 foot 2 body with little discomfort.

When the flight is full out would be good to allow the use of the front toilet as well as the rear. Otherwise it was an uneventful flight.

When I made the booking I was not aware I had to book our checked baggage separately. As we had no checked luggage booking, I had to pay A$120 per bag (total 2 bags) so you can imagine I was not pleased. I am an experienced traveller so something needs to be done to improve the booking app,

Toasties not available (only GF option). Hot drinks not able to be served No usb charging port

Flight departed in time and arrived on time, no issues at all.

Boarding took place at the front and back. Weight of luggage was unclear and cost an arm and a leg.

The flight between Canberra and Coolongatta passed very quickly and was comfortable. The crew were very efficient and helpful. The boarding process is a bit slow and not done by rows. Overall, Virgin does a fairly good job.

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Queenstown to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
20/9Fr
1 stopJetstar
12h 20mZQN-CNS
$373
9/10Mi
1 stopVirgin Australia
17h 50mZQN-CNS
$383
7/10Mo
1 stopJetstar
23h 35mZQN-CNS
$388
20/9Fr
2 stopsVirgin Australia
23h 55mZQN-CNS
$405
6/10So
1 stopVirgin Australia
9h 50mZQN-CNS
$447
9/10Mi
2 stopsJetstar
18h 35mZQN-CNS
$449
20/9Fr
3 stopsJetstar
23h 35mZQN-CNS
$491
7/10Mo
2 stopsVirgin Australia
19h 25mZQN-CNS
$494
6/10So
2 stopsVirgin Australia
17h 40mZQN-CNS
$510
9/10Mi
3 stopsAir New Zealand
17h 45mZQN-CNS
$815

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Queenstown - Cairns Flights

Departure:

Queenstown (ZQN)New Zealand

Destination:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

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