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Cheap flights from Cairns to Queenstown from $406

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/9. 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.
CNS — ZQN
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
Fri 24/5
Fri 31/5

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$457

One-way from

$450
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Cairns to Queenstown Intl
One-way flight from Cairns to Queenstown Intl

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Queenstown?

Travellers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 22% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Queenstown?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Queenstown from Cairns. Prices for October average $822 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $615. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Queenstown (CNS - ZQN)?

When flying from Cairns to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Queenstown

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Australia for the route between Cairns and Queenstown. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Mon 11/1114:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$732
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$735
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$772
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$775

Cairns to Queenstown 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Queenstown in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Mon 11/1114:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$732
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$735
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/5$772
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$775
Mon 16/1217:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop14h 30mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/114:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$780
Mon 16/1210:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$793
Tue 17/1206:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/117:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop20h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$837
Tue 24/919:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 29/919:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop7h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$853
Tue 24/919:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 29/914:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops12h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$937

One-way flights to Queenstown from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Queenstown. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
Thu 19/919:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$406
Thu 19/906:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops29h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$435
Wed 6/1106:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/5$450
Wed 6/1109:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/5$660
Thu 19/909:10CNS - ZQN
3 stops22h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$865
Wed 6/1118:40CNS - ZQN
3 stops22h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$887

Find flights from Cairns to Queenstown within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$732 - $1,619

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 11/11

1 stop21h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/11

1 stop23h 35m

$732

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 11/11

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/11

1 stop23h 35m

$735

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 11/11

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/11

2 stops22h 45m

$772

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 11/11

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/11

2 stops22h 45m

$775

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 11/11

2 stops18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/11

2 stops10h 25m

$1,619

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Queenstown by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Queenstown by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Queenstown is currently $617 while a return flight costs $927. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Queenstown (average of $306). Flying from Cairns to Queenstown in July is currently the most expensive (average of $405). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$505

February

$502

March

$505

April

$457

May

$468

June

$499

July

$605

August

$589

September

$580

October

$465

November

$502

December

$512

Temperature and rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ZQN

Temperature

3 - 15 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 19 May 2024.
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
623 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.8
Good
642 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.6
Good
961 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

6.8
Okay
633 reviews
8.3
Very Good
623 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Queenstown for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Queenstown for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $732, but on average you can expect to pay $926.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Queenstown round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($732), and Qantas Airways ($1,619) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Queenstown. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Queenstown one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $406. Jetstar flights start at $660 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $865 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Queenstown?

  • What does CNS to ZQN mean?

    Great question - CNS to ZQN just means Cairns Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Queenstown that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Queenstown flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Queenstown that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Queenstown offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Queenstown?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Queenstown flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Queenstown flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Queenstown flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/5.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 529,572 searches. Data last updated 19 May 2024.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$638Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$692Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,125Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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