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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $230

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
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 18 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$567

One-way from

$230

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$805

Good round-trip deal

$609 or less

Good one-way deal

$442 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Cairns.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to Cairns.

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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 18 February 2025.

Wed 14/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Tue 20/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/2$567
Wed 5/306:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 25mJetstar
Sat 8/316:05CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/2$675
Thu 3/419:40WLG - CNS
1 stop18h 00mJetstar
Thu 10/419:25CNS - WLG
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Deal found 17/2$744
Mon 10/307:25AKL - CNS
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/306:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$750
Wed 19/316:00WLG - CNS
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/316:05CNS - WLG
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$770
Thu 3/420:40ZQN - CNS
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Thu 10/407:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/2$807
Sat 22/306:15CHC - CNS
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/309:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$812
Wed 19/310:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/306:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$917
Mon 20/1007:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1010:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$964
Fri 21/316:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 27/309:05CNS - AKL
1 stop12h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,009
Mon 5/516:20WLG - CNS
1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 12/506:00CNS - WLG
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,027
Mon 5/515:55WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/515:35CNS - WLG
2 stops13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$1,034

Find flights from New Zealand to Cairns within your budget

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 18 February 2025.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 20/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$567

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:45-17:10

1 stop13h 25m

Cairns

Sat 8/3

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

$675

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 3/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Thu 10/4

19:25-11:30

1 stop14h 05m

$744

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

07:25-08:35

1 stop28h 10m

Cairns

Fri 14/3

06:00-05:15

1 stop20h 15m

$750

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 19/3

16:00-21:20

1 stop8h 20m

Cairns

Wed 26/3

16:05-07:05

2 stops36h 00m

$770

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/4

20:40-08:15

1 stop14h 35m

Cairns

Thu 10/4

07:00-19:40

1 stop10h 40m

$807

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sat 22/3

06:15-08:00

1 stop28h 45m

Cairns

Sat 29/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$812

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/3

10:30-21:20

2 stops13h 50m

Cairns

Wed 26/3

06:40-19:35

1 stop9h 55m

$917

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/4

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 12/4

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$980

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/3

16:35-22:45

1 stop9h 10m

Cairns

Fri 28/3

09:00-00:45

1 stop12h 45m

$1,020

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Cairns

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

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 18 February 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 16 February 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 18 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • 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 $230. Users have also found prices from $422 and $460 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $720 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $412 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $643.

  • 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.

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    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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