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$208+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — AKL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Thu 13/318:20CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Wed 19/306:20AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$651
Thu 13/306:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Wed 19/314:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop21h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$785
Sat 8/306:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Fri 14/320:35ZQN - CNS
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$820
Sun 19/120:35CNS - AKL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/106:15AKL - CNS
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$852
Wed 8/109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sat 11/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$885
Tue 7/119:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/107:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$902
Wed 8/117:20CNS - CHC
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$969
Sat 1/216:05CNS - WLG
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/215:40WLG - CNS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$990
Sat 25/112:45CNS - AKL
2 stops15h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 14/207:00AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12$1,126
Wed 8/120:35CNS - CHC
2 stops21h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 11/106:45CHC - CNS
2 stops19h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,223
Sat 1/214:35CNS - WLG
2 stops14h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 8/210:45WLG - CNS
3 stops15h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,495
Thu 23/106:00CNS - CHC
2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/219:35CHC - CNS
2 stops43h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,621

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Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 19 December 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 13/3

18:20-11:30

1 stop14h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/3

06:20-17:35

1 stop14h 15m

$651

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 13/3

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/3

14:00-08:35

1 stop21h 35m

$785

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 8/3

06:40-19:35

1 stop9h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/3

20:35-08:30

1 stop14h 55m

$820

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 19/1

20:35-06:00

1 stop6h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/1

06:15-14:55

2 stops11h 40m

$852

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 8/1

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

$885

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Tue 7/1

19:55-13:10

1 stop14h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 14/1

07:00-09:05

2 stops29h 05m

$902

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 8/1

17:20-15:55

2 stops19h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

$969

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sat 1/2

16:05-07:50

2 stops12h 45m

Wellington

Sat 8/2

15:40-08:00

1 stop19h 20m

$990

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 25/1

12:45-07:35

2 stops15h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/2

07:00-12:00

1 stop8h 00m

$1,126

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 8/1

20:35-20:35

2 stops21h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

06:45-22:45

2 stops19h 00m

$1,223

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $600). Flying from Cairns in November will prove the most costly (average of $785). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Cairns?

For round-trip flights from Cairns you’ll fly on: Jetstar. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $348

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (294 flights per day), Sydney (237 flights per day), and Melbourne (151 flights per day).

Hong Kong Intl

Hong Kong Intl

From $1,274

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $261

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $457. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $261

Hong Kong Intl

Hong Kong Intl

From $1,274

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    The most popular destinations from Cairns this month are Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney. The top year-round destinations include Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $457 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,436 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently May; with November being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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