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Cheapest return fare
$1,011
Virgin Australia
Thu 12/11Thu 19/11
ZQN - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$409
Typical prices: $451-$840
Jetstar
Tue 1/12
ZQN - CNS • 1 stop
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Virgin Australia
Cheapest • from $1,011 (return)
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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

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
19:30 - 11:00ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
18h 30m1 stop Brisbane
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14:40 - 16:40CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
23h 00m1 stop Brisbane
$1,011Virgin Australia
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
12:30 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
13h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 13:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
14h 20m1 stop Melbourne
$1,038Virgin Australia
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 22:45ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
8h 15m1 stop Brisbane
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06:00 - 16:35CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
7h 35m1 stop Brisbane
$1,060Qantas Airways
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
11h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
20h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$1,072Virgin Australia
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 11:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Melbourne
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
20h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$1,094Virgin Australia
Sun, 6 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:00ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
18h 25m1 stop Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:45 - 11:10CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
26h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,111Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
11h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
14:40 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
25h 20m2 stops Brisbane Melbourne
$1,114Virgin Australia
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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14:05 - 11:05ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 00m1 stop Melbourne
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11:45 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
28h 15m1 stop Melbourne
$1,130Virgin Australia
Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 15:55ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 15m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith
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13:55 - 14:20CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
21h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$1,133Virgin Australia
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
14:05 - 14:00ZQN  Queenstown Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 55m2 stops Melbourne Brisbane
Virgin Australia Logo
11:45 - 19:00CNS  Cairns-ZQN Queenstown Intl
28h 15m1 stop Melbourne
$1,133Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to Cairns flights

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Queenstown to Cairns?

The cheapest return price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Queenstown to Cairns were found on Virgin Australia ($1,011) and Qantas Airways ($1,060).

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Cheapest flight

$409
Flight from Queenstown to Cairns

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Queenstown to Cairns was $409 for a one-way ticket and $1,011 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 470 reviews
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.4Food
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

10.0 ExcellentAndrea, Jul 2026
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Very good it will be my choice of airline while in Australia.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

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 !!

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

On time, lovely crew, economy-X seating worth the $ for the legroom. In flight entertainment not working, but I wasn’t going to use it anyway. Never had a bad Virgin experience.

Check in staff were unhelpful with information on delayed flight and impact on boarding, luggage weight restrictions. One suitcase was 24.4 kg, the attendant was rude and unhelpful with assisting. Travelling with a family of 5 and young kids makes it more stressful having delays/issues with connecting flights/luggage. Will be travelling qantas.

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Queenstown (ZQN)
Cairns (CNS)