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Cheap flights from Cairns to Queenstown from $362

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ZQN
10 Nov — 17 Nov1
1 adult

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CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 28/2

17:20-16:40

1 stop20h 20m

$362

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 4/12

06:40-19:35

1 stop9h 55m

$444

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 5/12

07:35-21:15

2 stops34h 40m

$582

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 27/1

06:00-21:05

2 stops12h 05m

$638

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 28/2

12:30-10:40

3 stops19h 10m

$834

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 17/11

12:45-21:05

3 stops29h 20m

$1,840

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 9/12

10:55-14:15

1 stop24h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/12

19:50-11:10

1 stop18h 20m

$700

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 10/2

09:00-10:05

2 stops22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 15/2

20:35-08:30

1 stop14h 55m

$931

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 10/2

12:00-16:15

2 stops25h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 15/2

13:05-11:15

3 stops25h 10m

$991

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 9/12

12:45-12:15

2 stops20h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/12

10:25-14:50

3 stops31h 25m

$1,648

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Deals found on 3/11

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 5 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$700

One-way from

$362

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/12-18/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Cairns to Queenstown
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Cairns to Queenstown
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop

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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 5 November 2024.

Mon 9/1210:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop24h 20mVirgin Australia
Wed 18/1219:50ZQN - CNS
1 stop18h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/11$700
Mon 9/1210:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/113:35ZQN - CNS
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,081
Mon 9/1212:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops20h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/1210:25ZQN - CNS
3 stops31h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,648

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Queenstown

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Queenstown?

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 $384). 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.

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 5 November 2024.

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 18% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 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 5 November 2024.
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

8.1
Very Good
531 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7.6
Good
492 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7.6
Good
832 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

6.7
Okay
524 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Queenstown round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($700), and Air New Zealand ($1,648) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Queenstown. These flights start at 17% 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 $362. Jetstar flights start at $444 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $638 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Queenstown?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Queenstown?

    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 $384). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 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 708,896 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$648Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$726Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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