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Cheapest flights to Cairns

The cheapest flights available in the next 60 days – prices are updated regularly

Mon 8 Dec
US$241.33
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Sun 7 Dec
US$248.61
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Fri 5 Dec
US$259.87
One way
Economy
1 traveller

Flying from Queenstown to Cairns: things to know

The most popular route is from Queenstown Airport in Queenstown to Cairns Airport in Cairns. On average this flight takes 11 hours 10 minutes one way and costs US$1,275 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Average flight time
11 hours 10 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,275
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Airlines that fly from Queenstown to Cairns

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  • Virgin Australia
  • Jetstar Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • Emirates
  • Air New Zealand

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