Flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to Cairns (CNS)

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Cheapest 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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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Cairns from Queenstown from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Cairns in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

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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$127 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$127
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Clean and tidy
"Clean and tidy room. Fast and easy check in. Quiet location"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns Harbourside Hotel

4 out of 5
209-217 Esplanade, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$153 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$153
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely relaxing room with a view! Cairns has so much to offer! Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns Sheridan Hotel

Cairns Sheridan Hotel

4 out of 5
295 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, QLD
The price is AU$167 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$167
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cairns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Breakfast was disappointing for the price hotel was spotless and well maintained very good value for the price"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Cairns Sheridan Hotel
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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