Queenstown, New Zealand to Cairns, Australia flights
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Cheapest one-way trip | £197 |
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Cheapest round-trip | £433 |
Average round-trip | £477 |
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Most popular airline | Jetstar Airways |
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Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | 0 0 |
Virgin Australia Airlines | VOZ | VA | No | 0 0 |
Qantas | QFA | QF | Yes | 0 0 |
Air New Zealand | ANZ | NZ | No | 0 0 |
Emirates | UAE | EK | No | 0 0 |
Australia COVID-19 travel restrictions

Most travelers from New Zealand can enter Cairns, CNS, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
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