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$278+ Cheap flights to Cairns

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— CNS
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
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AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/1

10:30-09:05

2 stops25h 35m

Cairns

Tue 21/1

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

$922

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/12

06:45-17:10

1 stop13h 25m

Cairns

Thu 12/12

18:20-00:35

2 stops27h 15m

$982

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

22:10-12:05

2 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Thu 6/3

12:45-16:15

2 stops48h 30m

$9,204

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/12

19:55-14:00

2 stops45h 05m

Cairns

Sat 14/12

06:00-05:50

2 stops44h 50m

$30,090

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/3

06:15-20:55

1 stop17h 40m

$278

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/3

06:15-17:35

2 stops14h 20m

$387

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$440

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

06:10-22:05

1 stop17h 55m

$467

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/1

20:55-12:05

1 stop18h 10m

$600

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

00:55-17:20

1 stop19h 25m

$5,320

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Deals found on 19/11

Flights to Cairns in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 150,872 searches and data was last updated on 19 November 2024.

Return from

$922

One-way from

$278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,019
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/1-21/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Thu 5/1206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1218:20CNS - AKL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$982
Thu 19/1206:20AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 10mJetstar
Wed 25/1212:30CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 35mJetstar
Deal found 18/11$1,156
Thu 19/1210:00AKL - CNS
2 stops29h 05mChina Southern
Wed 25/1212:45CNS - AKL
2 stops48h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 18/11$9,214
Tue 3/1219:55AKL - CNS
2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/1206:00CNS - AKL
2 stops44h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$30,090

Best time to book a flight to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

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 12 hours 55 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 10 November 2024.

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 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

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 19 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Emirates and Virgin Australia to Cairns. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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!

8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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!

8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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!

8.1
Very Good
529 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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!

7.7
Good
123 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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!

7.6
Good
819 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 $101, while return flights cost around $244.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $169, however they can be found for as little as $143.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Queenstown Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 50 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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