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Cheapest flights to Queenstown

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Flying from Cairns to Queenstown: things to know

The most popular route is from Cairns Airport in Cairns to Queenstown Airport in Queenstown. On average this flight takes 8 hours 52 minutes one way and costs US$1,291 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Cairns Airport (CNS) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Average flight time
8 hours 52 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,291
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Airlines that fly from Cairns to Queenstown

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  • Virgin Australia
  • Jetstar Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • Air New Zealand

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