Queenstown, New Zealand to Cairns, Australia flights

Flights starting at £185. Choose between Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, or Qantas to find the best price.

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The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Emirates. Queenstown and Cairns have 204 direct flights per week.

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NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo0
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Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo0
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QantasQFAQFYes0
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Air New ZealandANZNZNo0
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EmiratesUAEEKNo0
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  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
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  • Visa on arrival

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  • Visa on arrival

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