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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $312

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$427

One-way from

$366

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$972

Good round-trip deal

$531 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Mon 12/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Tue 20/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$427
Mon 12/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/513:50CNS - CHC
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$624
Sat 3/506:40AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/516:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$667
Wed 2/406:40AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Sat 12/419:25CNS - AKL
1 stop26h 40mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$678
Sat 10/521:10WLG - CNS
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/522:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$723
Thu 15/508:15WLG - CNS
1 stop28h 25mJetstar
Fri 23/515:35CNS - WLG
2 stops18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$792
Thu 8/513:05ZQN - CNS
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/521:30CNS - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$824
Sun 24/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 31/806:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/3$920
Mon 25/821:00CHC - CNS
1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/815:35CNS - CHC
2 stops13h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$1,003
Sat 17/507:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$1,043
Wed 30/406:10AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 2/514:25CNS - AKL
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,055
Sat 17/511:55WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 25/517:20CNS - WLG
1 stop19h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$1,099

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 12/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 20/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$427

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 12/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 13/5

13:50-07:50

2 stops16h 00m

$624

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

06:40-16:10

1 stop11h 30m

Cairns

Mon 19/5

16:55-04:30

1 stop9h 35m

$667

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Sun 18/5

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

$690

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 10/5

21:10-13:10

2 stops18h 00m

Cairns

Sat 17/5

09:45-11:30

1 stop23h 45m

$718

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/5

13:05-10:40

1 stop23h 35m

Cairns

Thu 15/5

21:30-19:40

1 stop20h 10m

$824

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 10/5

21:10-17:10

2 stops22h 00m

Cairns

Sat 17/5

11:00-11:30

2 stops22h 30m

$874

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$920

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

06:10-23:05

1 stop18h 55m

Cairns

Fri 2/5

14:25-23:55

1 stop7h 30m

$1,055

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sat 17/5

11:55-22:50

2 stops12h 55m

Cairns

Sun 25/5

17:20-14:45

1 stop19h 25m

$1,099

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Cairns as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 27 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from New Zealand?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from New Zealand.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

    This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 199 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cairns one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $366. Users have also found prices from $465 and $493 on Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Cairns?

    The most popular route from New Zealand to Cairns is Auckland Intl - Cairns. You may also consider Christchurch - Cairns or Wellington - Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $756 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $366 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $577.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$525Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$746Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$810Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$817Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,096Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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