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Sat, 12 Apr ZQN - CNS
261$ 242$
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Thu, 13 Mar ZQN - CNS
338$ 317$
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Thu, 27 Mar ZQN - CNS
374$ 351$
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Wed, 07 May ZQN - CNS
400$ 376$
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Fri, 18 Apr ZQN - CNS
601$ 556$
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Fri, 07 Mar ZQN - CNS
Wed, 12 Mar CNS - ZQN
817$ 768$
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
178% Trains are 178% more expensive in Cairns than in Queenstown.
Queenstown 2$
Cairns 5.56$
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
22% The average meal is 22% more expensive in Cairns than in Queenstown.
Queenstown 20$
Cairns 24.48$
Exchange rate
1 NZD = 0.9 AUD
1 AUD = 1.12 NZD
Last checked on 15 February 2025
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

Is it safe to travel from Queenstown to Cairns during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that Australia may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Queenstown to Cairns, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Queenstown to Cairns is 242$. At eDreams 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 more expensive than Queenstown to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cairns costs about $ 11.13 NZD, 137% more expensive than Queenstown, with a fare of $ 4.70 NZD, while train tickets cost 178% more at Cairns: $ 5.56 NZD versus $ 2.00 NZD at Queenstown. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 24.48 NZD in Cairns, 22% more than the 20.00 NZD in Queenstown. The price of the coffee is around 17% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.68 NZD , while in Queenstown the coffee costs 5.70 NZD.
How long does the flight from Queenstown to Cairns take?
Flight length from Queenstown to Cairns is around 06:06 hours on average, at an average distance of 3,821 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Queenstown and Cairns?
The main route from Queenstown to Cairns is: Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). The following airlines fly this route: Virgin Australia. Jetstar.

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