Flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Cairns (CNS)

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Queenstown to Cairns Flight Information

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

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Queenstown to Cairns flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top ZQN to CNS 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
Queenstown Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
ZQN
Traveling To
Cairns Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
CNS
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane
Address:
P.O. Box 64
Queenstown ,
New Zealand
IATA code:
ZQN
Longitude:
168.739104
Latitude:
-45.022039
Time zone:
Pacific/Auckland

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Find cheap airfares to Cairns from Queenstown 

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Great places to stay after flight from Queenstown to Cairns

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

4 out of 5
18-26 Cannon Street Manunda QLD
The price is AU$128 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$128
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Breakfast was amazing staff very helpful cleaner extremely knowledgeable people every one was amazing

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$150 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$150
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
The bathroom has older faucets and they were really tight to close and open. The breakfast buffet was good with lots of options for meat eaters but only 2 options for veggos. The pool and the service around the pool was nice . The location of the hotel is great

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

4 out of 5
209-217 Abbott Street Cairns North QLD
The price is AU$196 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$196
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
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.

^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.com from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.