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Cheap flights from Cairns to Queenstown from $391

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 7/6. 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
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
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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 23 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,079

Round-trip from

$476
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Queenstown?

Travellers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 7% 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?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Queenstown from Cairns. Prices for November average $1,017 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $680. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a November flight can save you 43% 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 17% 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 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Mon 2/916:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 10/918:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$669
Thu 26/919:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/916:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$674
Mon 2/913:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops20h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 10/918:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$736
Thu 26/913:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/916:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$739
Sat 22/616:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/618:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops31h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$795
Thu 26/906:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/919:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop20h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/4$814
Sat 22/611:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops22h 30mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/618:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops31h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$823
Thu 26/906:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/915:25ZQN - CNS
2 stops24h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/4$840
Thu 26/919:15CNS - ZQN
2 stops19h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/919:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops31h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$894

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 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Mon 2/916:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 10/918:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$669
Thu 26/919:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/916:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$674
Sat 21/1211:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Sun 5/117:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/4$689
Mon 2/913:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops20h 00mVirgin Australia
Tue 10/918:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops23h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$736
Thu 26/913:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/916:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 23/4$739
Mon 11/1114:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1115:40ZQN - CNS
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/4$745
Mon 11/1114:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/4$755
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1115:40ZQN - CNS
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/4$768
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/4$776

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 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Fri 7/609:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop23h 50mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$391
Sun 26/506:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops26h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/4$410
Fri 7/616:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops22h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$419
Tue 21/518:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop22h 45mJetstar
Deal found 21/4$425
Tue 21/509:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$478
Sun 26/506:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$515
Tue 21/509:00CNS - ZQN
3 stops23h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/4$576
Fri 7/606:00CNS - ZQN
3 stops12h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$635
Sun 26/509:00CNS - ZQN
3 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$730

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 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.

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Budget

$669 - $1,040

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 2/9

1 stop17h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/9

2 stops23h 55m

$669

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 26/9

1 stop16h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/9

1 stop9h 50m

$674

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 2/9

2 stops20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/9

2 stops23h 55m

$736

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 26/9

2 stops21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/9

1 stop9h 50m

$739

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 22/6

1 stop17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/6

2 stops31h 55m

$795

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 26/9

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/9

1 stop20h 20m

$814

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 22/6

2 stops22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/6

2 stops31h 55m

$823

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 26/9

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/9

2 stops24h 45m

$840

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 22/6

1 stop25h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/6

1 stop12h 20m

$1,040

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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 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday 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 $509 while a return flight costs $792. Price data was last updated on 21 April 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 $407). 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

$529

February

$522

March

$528

April

$475

May

$512

June

$523

July

$632

August

$618

September

$595

October

$486

November

$515

December

$531

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 23 April 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
659 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
680 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
675 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Queenstown for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Queenstown for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $669, but on average you can expect to pay $821.

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($669), and Jetstar ($1,040) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Queenstown. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight from Cairns to Queenstown, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia.

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  • 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.

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    The Cairns to Queenstown flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 23/4.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Queenstown

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$669Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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