Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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Cairns to Queenstown Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Queenstown (ZQN)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Cairns to Queenstown flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top CNS to ZQN routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Cairns Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
CNS
Traveling To
Queenstown Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
ZQN
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
Address:
P.O. Box 64
Queenstown ,
New Zealand
IATA code:
ZQN
Longitude:
168.739104
Latitude:
-45.022039
Time zone:
Pacific/Auckland
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane

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Find cheap airfares to Queenstown from Cairns 

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Great places to stay after flight from Cairns to Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
The price is AU$292 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$292
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,453 reviews)
Staff were extremely warm, checkin went smoothly. Room a bit small but very clean and quiet with a comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Quest Queenstown

Quest Queenstown

4 out of 5
34 Red Oaks Drive Queenstown Otago
The price is AU$284 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$284
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (466 reviews)
Very well equipment suite. Spacious & clean. Staff very efficient. Only drawback was area around hotel was under construction.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Quest Queenstown
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park

4 out of 5
24 Hawthorne Drive Queenstown Otago
The price is AU$254 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$254
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,143 reviews)
The first impressions may make you think twice as there is a strong smell of cooking oil from the adjacent restaurant- the staff are very helpful and the room was perfect for our one night stay. It was clean and a good size.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Queenstown Remarkables Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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