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Cheap flights from Cairns to Queenstown from $750

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/12. 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
14 May — 21 May1
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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 9 May 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$844

Round-trip from

$466
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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 23% 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 $841 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $634. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 32% 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 18% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Cairns to Queenstown

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar 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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Jetstar flights we've come across from Cairns to Queenstown. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 19/609:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops28h 30mJetstar
Sun 30/620:40ZQN - CNS
2 stops19h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$1,135
Mon 24/606:45CNS - ZQN
3 stops25h 25mJetstar
Mon 1/712:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 40mJetstar
Deal found 9/5$1,148

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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Virgin Australia flights travelling from Cairns to Queenstown. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 24/609:20CNS - ZQN
2 stops26h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/718:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops26h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/5$751
Mon 24/616:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/718:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/5$779
Mon 24/616:35CNS - ZQN
2 stops22h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/718:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop27h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 9/5$844

Cheap Cairns to Queenstown flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Queenstown specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Prices were last updated on 9 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Cairns to Queenstown in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 19/610:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/620:40ZQN - CNS
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,016
Wed 19/610:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/616:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,072
Wed 19/609:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops28h 30mJetstar
Sun 30/620:40ZQN - CNS
2 stops19h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$1,135
Wed 19/610:10CNS - ZQN
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/611:25ZQN - CNS
3 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,588

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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Cairns to Queenstown in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 16/1217:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/114:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/5$750
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1115:40ZQN - CNS
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/5$768
Mon 11/1114:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1115:40ZQN - CNS
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/5$771
Mon 11/1117:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/5$774
Mon 11/1114:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/1114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/5$779
Mon 16/1210:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/5$800
Tue 17/1206:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/117:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop25h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/5$843
Tue 17/1206:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/5$960
Wed 19/610:15CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/620:40ZQN - CNS
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,016

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 547,580 searches. Data last updated 9 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$751 - $1,588

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 24/6

2 stops26h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/7

2 stops26h 35m

$751

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 24/6

1 stop18h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/7

1 stop27h 45m

$779

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 24/6

2 stops22h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/7

1 stop27h 45m

$844

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 19/6

1 stop7h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/6

2 stops25h 30m

$1,016

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 19/6

1 stop7h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/6

1 stop9h 25m

$1,072

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 19/6

2 stops28h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/6

2 stops19h 45m

$1,135

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 24/6

3 stops25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/7

2 stops22h 40m

$1,148

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 19/6

2 stops22h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/6

3 stops13h 10m

$1,588

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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 5 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. Friday 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 $0 while a return flight costs $1,042. Price data was last updated on 5 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 $406). 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

$519

February

$511

March

$516

April

$465

May

$488

June

$510

July

$617

August

$602

September

$589

October

$475

November

$506

December

$520

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 9 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Cairns to Queenstown have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
658 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
658 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
658 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
648 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I felt like I was cattle on a cattle truck. Albeit, a politely treated steer! Packed flight sitting next to morbidly obese couple spilling into my seat; baby screaming behind me; food/drink cart passed me by without offering me anything. Definitely not a flight for a business traveller!

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 $751, but on average you can expect to pay $1,040.

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

    According to our current data, Virgin Australia ($751), and Jetstar ($1,135) 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 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.

  • 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 business class flights from Cairns to Queenstown?

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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.

  • 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 8/5.

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