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Queenstown Cairns
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Tue., 19 Nov. ZQN - CNS
Fri., 29 Nov. CNS - ZQN
$1192 $1140
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Fri., 31 Jan. ZQN - CNS
$317 $306
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Thu., 28 Nov. ZQN - CNS
Fri., 06 Dec. CNS - ZQN
$972 $930
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Fri., 15 Nov. ZQN - CNS
Fri., 22 Nov. CNS - ZQN
$1192 $1168
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
0% A train in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Queenstown.
Queenstown $5
Cairns $5
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% The average meal is 40% more expensive in Cairns than in Queenstown.
Queenstown $16.36
Cairns $23.5
Distance: 3783 kms
Queenstown airports
Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN) How far from city centre: 8 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Queenstown to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Queenstown to Cairns?
The total flight time between Queenstown and Cairns is of around 06:06 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,821 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 Queenstown to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Queenstown to Cairns is $306. 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 Cairns expensive to visit compared to Queenstown?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 134% more expensive than Queenstown, with a fare of 4.27 AUD, while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Cairns and Queenstown: 5.00 AUD. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 23.50 AUD in Cairns, 44% more than the 16.36 AUD in Queenstown. The price of the coffee is around 21% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Queenstown the coffee costs 5.17 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Queenstown to Cairns?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Queenstown. 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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