ZQN - CNS

$431 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 29/11. 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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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, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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13:05 - 10:40ZQN-CNS
24h 35m1 stop
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22:55 - 08:20CNS-ZQN
30h 25m1 stop
$662
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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13:35 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
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22:55 - 08:20CNS-ZQN
30h 25m1 stop
$711
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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13:35 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
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22:55 - 08:20CNS-ZQN
30h 25m1 stop
$716
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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17:30 - 10:40ZQN-CNS
20h 10m2 stops
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22:55 - 08:20CNS-ZQN
30h 25m1 stop
$755
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 13:50ZQN-CNS
20h 00m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
15:50 - 10:05CNS-ZQN
15h 15m2 stops
$947Jetstar
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 23:05ZQN-CNS
8h 35m1 stop
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06:00 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$993Virgin Australia
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Virgin Australia Logo
15:05 - 23:05ZQN-CNS
11h 00m2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$1,011Virgin Australia
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 11:20ZQN-CNS
17h 30m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
09:45 - 10:05CNS-ZQN
21h 20m2 stops
$1,224Jetstar
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
16:50 - 11:00ZQN-CNS
21h 10m3 stops
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06:00 - 10:40CNS-ZQN
25h 40m3 stops
$1,918Air New Zealand
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
16:50 - 16:50ZQN-CNS
27h 00m3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 09:40CNS-ZQN
24h 40m3 stops
$1,952Air New Zealand
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Everything you should know

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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $947 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 29% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$662
Overall average: $954
Multi-carrier
Thu 30/10Thu 6/11
ZQN - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$431
Typical prices: $350-912
Virgin Australia
Sat 29/11
ZQN - CNS • 1 stop
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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.

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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost $801 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,077 and $1,459 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$431
Best time to beat the crowds (28% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% 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.
Estimated return price
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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 $257 for a one-way ticket and $395 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Queenstown to Cairns?

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

  • 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.
7.5
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 416 reviews
7.5Comfort
6.4Food
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
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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!

10.0 ExcellentManish, Aug 2025MEL - SYD
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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!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

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.

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

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Queenstown (ZQN)
Cairns (CNS)

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