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Last minute flights from Cairns to Queenstown

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Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.
Cairns Queenstown
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Wed., 13 Nov. CNS - ZQN
Mon., 25 Nov. ZQN - CNS
$1461 $1412
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Tue., 28 Jan. CNS - ZQN
$388 $380
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Wed., 04 Dec. CNS - ZQN
Fri., 13 Dec. ZQN - CNS
$820 $785
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Cairns Queenstown
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Sun., 17 Nov. CNS - ZQN
Fri., 22 Nov. ZQN - CNS
$1220 $1193
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Sun., 24 Nov. CNS - ZQN
Sat., 30 Nov. ZQN - CNS
$1013 $977
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Tue., 26 Nov. CNS - ZQN
Sat., 30 Nov. ZQN - CNS
$1125 $1085
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
0% A train in Queenstown costs roughly the same as in Cairns.
Cairns $5
Queenstown $5
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
30% A meal in Queenstown is 30% cheaper than a meal in Cairns.
Cairns $23.5
Queenstown $16.36
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.1 NZD
1 NZD = 0.91 AUD
Last checked on 05 November 2024
Distance: 3783 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms
Queenstown airports
Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN) How far from city centre: 8 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Queenstown

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Queenstown?
The total flight time between Cairns and Queenstown is of around 05:40 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,792 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Queenstown at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Queenstown is $380. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Queenstown expensive to visit compared to Cairns?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Queenstown costs an average of 4.27 AUD, 57% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD, while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Queenstown and Cairns: 5.00 AUD. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 16.36 AUD in Queenstown, 30% less than the 23.50 AUD in Cairns. The price of the coffee is around 17% cheaper in Queenstown, with an average of 5.17 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.25 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Queenstown?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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