What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

Travellers will need to book flights to Cairns (CNS) if they wish to fly to Cairns. The Cairns airport is 4.4 km from the city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost $484, while return flights cost around $322.

How much is a return flight to Cairns?

A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $290, however they can be found for as little as $184.

Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

$245+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

Flights to Cairns in 2024

Return from	$726
One-way from	$245
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,189

Jetstar
17/1-20/1
2 total stops
33h 35m total
Auckland to Cairns

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9/2
1 total stop
17h 40m total
Auckland to Cairns

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Fri 17/106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 25mJetstar

Mon 20/106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Deal found 17/12$726

Fri 17/106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/114:40CNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$736

Sat 1/207:00AKL - CNS

1 stop18h 45mEmirates

Sat 8/212:45CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 40mEmirates

Deal found 18/12$1,076

Sat 1/210:00AKL - CNS

2 stops30h 50mChina Southern

Sat 8/212:45CNS - AKL

2 stops48h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 18/12$9,658

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Thu 16/106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 25mJetstar

Fri 24/120:35CNS - AKL

1 stop29h 35mJetstar

Deal found 18/12$675

Fri 17/106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/114:40CNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$736

Fri 17/110:00AKL - CNS

2 stops53h 05mChina Southern

Mon 20/112:45CNS - AKL

2 stops38h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 17/12$9,745

One-way flights to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Sun 9/206:15AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 40mJetstar

Deal found 17/12$245

Mon 3/320:00AKL - CNS

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$416

Fri 10/107:30AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$530

Sun 12/118:30AKL - CNS

2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/12$1,242

Sun 2/300:55AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12$5,378

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/1

06:45-17:10

1 stop13h 25m

Cairns

Fri 24/1

20:35-05:10

1 stop29h 35m

$675

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/1

06:45-17:10

1 stop13h 25m

Cairns

Mon 20/1

14:40-05:10

1 stop11h 30m

$736

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

06:10-14:40

1 stop10h 30m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

10:10-00:05

1 stop11h 55m

$1,016

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

07:00-22:45

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

12:45-00:25

1 stop8h 40m

$1,076

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

06:35-13:55

1 stop9h 20m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,160

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

13:05-11:25

1 stop24h 20m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

06:00-11:40

2 stops27h 40m

$1,637

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

21:25-12:55

2 stops41h 30m

Cairns

Tue 29/4

13:35-15:35

2 stops48h 00m

$9,504

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/2

06:15-20:55

1 stop17h 40m

$245

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

20:00-08:00

1 stop15h 00m

$416

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/1

07:30-16:50

1 stop12h 20m

$530

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

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

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Cairns takes 5 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns are Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar.

Qantas Airways

From $431

Air New Zealand

From $518

Jetstar

From $392

Emirates

From $655

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,329 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

497 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

809 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

China Southern

7.3

Good

96 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,412 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?
Travellers will need to book flights to Cairns (CNS) if they wish to fly to Cairns. The Cairns airport is 4.4 km from the city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?
Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost $484, while return flights cost around $322.
How much is a return flight to Cairns?
A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $290, however they can be found for as little as $184.
Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairns?
Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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