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Direct flights to Cairns from $366

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Cairns found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CNS
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
Thu 23/5
Thu 30/5

Cheap direct flight deals to Cairns

Discover affordable direct flight deals to Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 114,867 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Thu 15/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,013
Tue 13/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,016
Thu 15/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,083
Tue 13/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,086
Tue 18/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/611:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,242
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,258
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,307
Sat 27/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,343
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 3/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,366

One-way direct flights to Cairns

Explore one-way non-stop flights to Cairns for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 114,867 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Tue 4/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$366
Sat 25/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$384
Tue 8/1007:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$438
Tue 4/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$475
Tue 4/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$477
Sat 1/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$559
Sat 24/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$580
Thu 22/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$668
Sat 29/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$892

Direct return flights to Cairns

Explore direct return flights to Cairns. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for return flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 114,867 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.
Thu 15/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,013
Tue 13/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,016
Thu 15/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,083
Tue 13/807:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,086
Tue 18/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/611:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,242
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,258
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,307
Sat 27/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,343
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 3/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$1,366

Average price of flights to Cairns

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. Direct flights to Cairns can be found for as low as $366. The average price of a direct flight to Cairns is currently $1,190. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Cairns is in March with an average price of $521. If you're looking to fly direct to Cairns in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $678. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

January

$1,013

February

$874

March

$851

April

$988

May

$887

June

$1,010

July

$1,108

August

$961

September

$1,001

October

$964

November

$967

December

$1,045

Find direct flights to Cairns within your budget

Use the slider to find non-stop flights to Cairns within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 114,867 searches and data was last updated on 18 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,013 - $1,366

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Tue 27/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,013

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Thu 29/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,016

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 31/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,083

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 31/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,086

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/6

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Thu 27/6

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,242

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Thu 8/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,258

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Tue 6/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,307

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Thu 8/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,343

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 3/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,366

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 17/5

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 18 May 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
624 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
624 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
624 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
963 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
624 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
632 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
624 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Cairns

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Cairns to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Cairns to last approximately 5h 40m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Auckland (5h 40m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (5h 40m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Cairns, May is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. January may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Cairns, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Cairns typically costs around $1,087.

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