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Cheap flights from Cairns to Queenstown from $331

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ZQN
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Fri 7/1117:20CNS - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Australia
Fri 14/1119:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop18h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/10$699
Mon 1/1206:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 8/1217:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop8h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/10$718
Sat 29/1106:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1220:50ZQN - CNS
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$756
Mon 1/1209:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mJetstar
Mon 8/1220:50ZQN - CNS
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$825
Fri 7/1114:25CNS - ZQN
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1113:05ZQN - CNS
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,042
Mon 1/1211:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1216:45ZQN - CNS
3 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/10$1,453
Sat 29/1106:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/1216:50ZQN - CNS
3 stops21h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/10$1,501
Fri 7/1106:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops12h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 14/1110:25ZQN - CNS
3 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/10$1,786

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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$699

One-way from

$331

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$770
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 7/11-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Cairns to Queenstown
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 24/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 15m total
  • Cairns to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cairns

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 7/11

17:20-16:40

1 stop20h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/11

19:30-11:00

1 stop18h 30m

$699

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 1/12

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/12

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

$718

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 29/11

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/12

20:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

$756

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 1/12

09:45-10:05

2 stops21h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/12

20:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

$825

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 7/11

14:25-16:50

2 stops23h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/11

13:05-17:45

2 stops31h 40m

$1,042

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 1/12

11:45-08:35

2 stops17h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/12

16:45-14:05

3 stops24h 20m

$1,453

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 29/11

06:00-08:20

2 stops23h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/12

16:50-11:00

3 stops21h 10m

$1,501

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 7/11

06:00-21:15

2 stops12h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/11

10:25-14:45

3 stops31h 20m

$1,786

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 24/11

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 15m

$331

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Tue 4/11

22:55-16:15

1 stop14h 20m

$357

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

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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 17 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia from Cairns to Queenstown. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Queenstown?

    Departing from Cairns to Queenstown will take you 20h 20m. Cairns and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 3788 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Queenstown round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($624), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Queenstown. This flight start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Queenstown

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$624Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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