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Cheap flights from Cairns to South Island from $402

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11:40 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
26h 00m1 stop
14:00 - 08:35ZQN-CNS
21h 35m1 stop
$668Virgin Australia
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Tue, 10 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
14:40 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
23h 00m1 stop
17:30 - 16:40ZQN-CNS
26h 10m1 stop
$735Virgin Australia
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Mon, 13 Jan - Sat, 18 Jan
09:45 - 00:05CNS-CHC
11h 20m1 stop
16:10 - 09:05CHC-CNS
19h 55m1 stop
$743Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar
11:40 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
26h 00m1 stop
19:50 - 10:15ZQN-CNS
17h 25m2 stops
$743Virgin Australia
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Tue, 10 Dec - Wed, 18 Dec
12:30 - 12:35CNS-ZQN
21h 05m1 stop
17:30 - 23:15ZQN-CNS
8h 45m1 stop
Mon, 13 Jan - Wed, 15 Jan
12:30 - 12:35CNS-ZQN
21h 05m1 stop
13:35 - 09:05ZQN-CNS
22h 30m1 stop
$801Jetstar
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Mon, 13 Jan - Mon, 20 Jan
09:45 - 12:35CNS-ZQN
23h 50m1 stop
17:30 - 23:15ZQN-CNS
8h 45m1 stop
Sun, 12 Jan - Wed, 15 Jan
12:30 - 14:20CNS-ZQN
22h 50m2 stops
16:15 - 11:45ZQN-CNS
22h 30m2 stops
$1,308Air New Zealand
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Mon, 13 Jan - Sat, 18 Jan
06:00 - 12:15CNS-ZQN
27h 15m3 stops
13:05 - 22:45ZQN-CNS
12h 40m2 stops
$1,879Air New Zealand
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Sun, 12 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
06:00 - 21:05CNS-ZQN
12h 05m2 stops
16:25 - 22:45ZQN-CNS
9h 20m1 stop
$4,087Qantas Airways
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Fri, 27 Dec - Fri, 3 Jan
06:40 - 19:35CNS-ZQN
9h 55m1 stop
$402Jetstar
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Wed, 5 Feb
06:00 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$434Virgin Australia
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Tue, 7 Jan
19:55 - 19:00CNS-ZQN
20h 05m1 stop
$445Virgin Australia
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Fri, 3 Jan
09:15 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
28h 25m1 stop
$454Virgin Australia
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Mon, 6 Jan
06:40 - 22:20CNS-CHC
36h 40m2 stops
$457Jetstar
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Tue, 25 Feb
06:40 - 14:00CNS-CHC
28h 20m1 stop
Tue, 25 Feb
06:00 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
$510Virgin Australia
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Wed, 4 Dec
06:00 - 21:05CNS-ZQN
12h 05m2 stops
$642Qantas Airways
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Wed, 4 Dec
06:00 - 21:05CNS-ZQN
12h 05m2 stops
$645Qantas Airways
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Wed, 4 Dec
12:45 - 16:05CNS-ZQN
24h 20m3 stops
$889Air New Zealand
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Wed, 5 Feb
11:40 - 16:40CNS-ZQN
26h 00m1 stop
15:05 - 12:05ZQN-CNS
24h 00m1 stop
$1,465
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
09:45 - 12:35CNS-ZQN
23h 50m1 stop
10:45 - 08:35ZQN-CNS
24h 50m2 stops
$1,564
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
07:35 - 08:35CNS-ZQN
22h 00m2 stops
10:45 - 08:20ZQN-CNS
24h 35m2 stops
$1,824
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
07:35 - 08:35CNS-ZQN
22h 00m2 stops
07:00 - 08:20ZQN-CNS
28h 20m3 stops
$1,980
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
06:00 - 21:15CNS-ZQN
12h 15m2 stops
11:25 - 22:45ZQN-CNS
14h 20m3 stops
$3,229Air New Zealand
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Fri, 22 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov

Jetstar flights from Cairns to South Island

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to South Island flight tickets
Jetstar
1 Mar
CNS09:45Cairns
11h 20m
1 stop
CHC00:05Christchurch
8 Mar
CHC16:10Christchurch
19h 55m
1 stop
CNS09:05Cairns
Jetstar
13 Jan
CNS12:30Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
ZQN12:35Queenstown Intl
20 Jan
ZQN13:35Queenstown Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
CNS09:05Cairns
Jetstar
13 Jan
CNS12:30Cairns
21h 05m
1 stop
ZQN12:35Queenstown Intl
16 Jan
ZQN13:35Queenstown Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
CNS09:05Cairns

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to South Island

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to South Island flight tickets
Virgin Australia
10 Dec
CNS11:40Cairns
26h 00m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
18 Dec
ZQN14:00Queenstown Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
CNS08:35Cairns
Virgin Australia
13 Jan
CNS14:40Cairns
23h 00m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
18 Jan
ZQN17:30Queenstown Intl
26h 10m
1 stop
CNS16:40Cairns
Virgin Australia
10 Dec
CNS11:40Cairns
26h 00m
1 stop
ZQN16:40Queenstown Intl
18 Dec
ZQN19:50Queenstown Intl
17h 25m
2 stops
CNS10:15Cairns

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What is the cheapest Cairns to South Island flight route?

Cairns - Queenstown Intl. Fly from Cairns to Queenstown Intl for the best Cairns - South Island flight prices

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Best price found

$402

Fastest flight time

7h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Island

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Island from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $402. The best return flight deal from Cairns to South Island found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $668.
The fastest flight from Cairns to South Island takes 7h 10m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to South Island. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cairns Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport and Cairns Airport - Christchurch Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Island: Queenstown Intl (ZQN), Christchurch (CHC)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to South Island?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to South Island are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to South Island?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to South Island.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

    The required travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Island. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Cairns to South Island

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JetstarPriceFrom $484Free cancellationRating
6.6
508 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $656Free cancellationRating
7.5
487 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $975Free cancellationRating
7.6
820 reviews
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