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Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - ZQN
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
ZQN - CNS
899$
893$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 9 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - ZQN
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
ZQN - CNS
971$
950$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 20 July - Mon, 27 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - ZQN
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
ZQN - CNS
976$
955$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 27 July - Thu, 6 Aug
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - ZQN
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
ZQN - CNS
1050$
1029$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 7 Sept - Sun, 13 Sept
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
CNS - ZQN
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
ZQN - CNS
1136$
1115$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 12 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - ZQN
450$
440$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 3 Aug
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - ZQN
465$
455$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 14 July
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia1 stop
CNS - ZQN
469$
456$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 17 Aug
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CNS - ZQN
571$
566$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 12 Sept
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways1 stop
CNS - ZQN
620$
613$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Queenstown

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of August. Take advantage of this per
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1 AUD = 1.21 NZD
1 NZD = 0.82 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 17/06
Distance: 3783 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms
Queenstown airports
Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN)How far from city centre: 8 kms

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When do you want to depart from Cairns? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Queenstown. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Queenstown

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Queenstown?
The total flight time between Cairns and Queenstown is of around 7 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,782.83 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cairns to Queenstown?
When you fly from Cairns to Queenstown the average price is $838. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Queenstown at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Queenstown is $440. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Queenstown?
The most popular months to book a trip from Cairns to Queenstown are June, August and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Queenstown?
The best time of the year to go to Queenstown when flying from Cairns depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Queenstown from Cairns in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, October, January and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cairns - Queenstown.
How is the weather in Queenstown compared to Cairns?
While in Cairns temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Queenstown's temperatures can rise to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 4º ºC in Queenstown, compared to the 22º ºC average in Cairns.

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