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Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €238 and round-trip from €577. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      CNS 7:50 PM
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      ZQN 1:10 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
      €238 €350
      32% off
      32% off
      €350 €238
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      24h
      1 stop
      ZQN 12:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
      €253 €350
      28% off
      28% off
      €350 €253
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      14h 5m
      1 stop
      ZQN 11:10 AM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €257 €350
      27% off
      27% off
      €350 €257
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      23h 50m
      1 stop
      ZQN 12:35 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €264
      25% off
      €350 €264
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      €267
      24% off
      €350 €267
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      24h 55m
      1 stop
      ZQN 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Dec 9 | Virgin Australia
      €267
      24% off
      €350 €267
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      23h 50m
      1 stop
      ZQN 12:35 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €271
      23% off
      €350 €271
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      25h 30m
      1 stop
      ZQN 11:10 AM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €271
      23% off
      €350 €271
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 29 | Virgin Australia
      €277
      21% off
      €350 €277
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ZQN 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 7:45 AM
      9h 15m
      1 stop
      ZQN 8:00 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      18h
      1 stop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      €577 €813
      28% off
      28% off
      €813 €577
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Nov 4 | Virgin Australia
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin Australia
      €580 €813
      28% off
      28% off
      €813 €580
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      9h 35m
      1 stop
      ZQN 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      18h
      1 stop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Mon, Dec 21 | Virgin Australia
      €585 €813
      28% off
      28% off
      €813 €585
    • CNS 2:40 PM
      23h
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Australia
      €587
      28% off
      €813 €587
    • CNS 6:15 PM
      16h 15m
      1 stop
      ZQN 1:30 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Thu, Oct 22 | Virgin Australia
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      €590
      27% off
      €813 €590
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      €609
      25% off
      €813 €609
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      ZQN 2:05 PM
      24h
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 AM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
      €618
      24% off
      €813 €618
    • CNS 3:40 PM
      20h 55m
      1 stop
      ZQN 3:35 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Australia
      €636
      22% off
      €813 €636
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      28h 25m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Mon, Oct 26 | Virgin Australia
      ZQN 5:35 PM
      20h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
      €640
      21% off
      €813 €640
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ZQN 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
      ZQN 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Queenstown - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      €307 €704
      56% off
      56% off
      €704 €307
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Tue, Oct 20 | Virgin Australia
      €307 €704
      56% off
      56% off
      €704 €307
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      €316 €704
      55% off
      55% off
      €704 €316
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
      €324
      54% off
      €704 €324
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      €333
      53% off
      €704 €333
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      €337
      52% off
      €704 €337
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
      €345
      51% off
      €704 €345
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      €365
      48% off
      €704 €365
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      €377
      46% off
      €704 €377
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ZQN 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Tue, Oct 20 | Virgin Australia
      €307 €503
      39% off
      39% off
      €503 €307
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:40 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 21 | Virgin Australia
      €324 €503
      36% off
      36% off
      €503 €324
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      ZQN 4:35 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
      €407 €503
      19% off
      19% off
      €503 €407
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      ZQN 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Queenstown are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport, the best time to book is in November, with an average price of €284. Try to avoid October, when prices are highest, averaging around €428.

€428
€356
€284
€212
    Cheapest
  • €428
    Oct
  • €284
    Nov
  • €329
    Dec
  • €297
    Jan
  • €385
    Feb
  • €305
    Mar
  • €344
    Apr
  • €356
    May
  • €352
    Jun
  • €315
    Jul
  • €428
    Aug
  • €382
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport is usually Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

€392
€333
€274
€215
    Cheapest
  • €360
    Mon
  • €360
    Tue
  • €274
    Wed
  • €347
    Thu
  • €293
    Fri
  • €322
    Sat
  • €392
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport is Virgin Australia (from €238) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Virgin Australia
From €238
Jetstar Airways
From €257
Qantas Airways
From €337
Air New Zealand
From €346
Emirates
From €390

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Queenstown and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA119

    Brisbane Airport

    10:10 AM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    4:40 PM

    ZQN

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ957

    Cairns Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ221

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    6:15 AM

    SYD

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    11:10 AM

    ZQN

    - - T W T - S

  5. VA1422

    Cairns Airport

    3:35 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:30 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  6. VA163

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    8:30 AM

    SYD

    3h

    Nonstop

    1:30 PM

    ZQN

    S M T W T F S

  7. VA784

    Cairns Airport

    2:40 PM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. VA119

    Brisbane Airport

    10:10 AM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    4:40 PM

    ZQN

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ135

    Cairns Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
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  10. NZ659

    Christchurch International Airport

    8:40 AM

    CHC

    1h

    Nonstop

    9:40 AM

    ZQN

    S M T W T F -

  11. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    9:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ193

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:20 AM

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:40 AM

    ZQN

    S M - W - F -

  13. JQ951

    Cairns Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  14. JQ221

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    6:15 AM

    SYD

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    11:10 AM

    ZQN

    - - T W T - S
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About Cairns Airport and Queenstown Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,796.1 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €238
Cheapest return ticket price €577

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport Flights

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport?

    One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport currently start from €238, and round-trip fares start from €577. The current lowest fare is a Virgin Australia flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Queenstown Airport is €437. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
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