ZQN - CNS

$493 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Cairns

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 29/6. 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 Queenstown to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Queenstown to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$874
Jetstar
Sat 7/3Sat 14/3
ZQN - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$344
Typical prices: $378-$443
Virgin Australia
Mon 29/6
ZQN - CNS • 1 stop
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $874 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Cairns (ZQN-CNS)

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

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 08:20
ZQN
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CNS
14h 30m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
18:05 - 11:10
CNS
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ZQN
14h 05m
1 stop
$874Jetstar
Tue, 10 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 23:05
ZQN
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CNS
8h 35m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 16:40
CNS
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ZQN
26h 00m
1 stop
$938Virgin Australia
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 08:20
ZQN
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CNS
14h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 13:10
CNS
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ZQN
10h 15m
1 stop
$958Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 10:15
ZQN
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CNS
22h 10m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
10:55 - 13:10
CNS
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ZQN
23h 15m
2 stops
$980Virgin Australia
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 08:20
ZQN
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CNS
14h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:40 - 14:15
CNS
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ZQN
20h 35m
2 stops
$1,058Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:05
ZQN
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CNS
11h 00m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 16:40
CNS
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ZQN
26h 00m
1 stop
$1,095Virgin Australia
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Jetstar Logo
13:35 - 08:20
ZQN
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CNS
21h 45m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 10:05
CNS
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ZQN
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,119Jetstar
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
16:50 - 11:00
ZQN
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CNS
21h 10m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:45 - 08:35
CNS
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ZQN
17h 50m
2 stops
$1,251Air New Zealand
Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 23:05
ZQN
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CNS
12h 05m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
17:20 - 14:15
CNS
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ZQN
17h 55m
2 stops
$1,258Virgin Australia
Tue, 10 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:05
ZQN
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CNS
11h 00m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
11:40 - 14:15
CNS
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ZQN
23h 35m
2 stops
$1,290Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Cairns flights

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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Cairns?

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 Queenstown to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($874) and Virgin Australia ($938).

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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$344
Best time to beat the crowds (60% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Queenstown to Cairns

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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 $493 for a one-way ticket and $874 for a return.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airline 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 430 reviews
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

2.0 MediocreRon, Dec 2025
CBR - BNE
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

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!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Queenstown to Cairns

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Queenstown (ZQN)
Cairns (CNS)