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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $283

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$664

One-way from

$283
21/3-27/3
  • 21/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • 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 19 January 2025.

Wed 14/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Tue 20/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$583
Fri 21/316:35AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/317:20CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$664
Sun 16/206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop28h 35mJetstar
Sun 23/206:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 00mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$671
Wed 14/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/506:00CNS - CHC
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$753
Fri 14/313:35WLG - CNS
1 stop22h 30mJetstar
Sun 16/306:00CNS - WLG
2 stops33h 35mJetstar
Deal found 18/1$794
Fri 7/213:35WLG - CNS
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/214:30CNS - WLG
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$978
Fri 18/420:35AKL - CNS
1 stop26h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 21/418:40CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$982
Thu 7/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 21/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$991
Wed 14/519:10CHC - CNS
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/511:55CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$993
Mon 5/519:20WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/514:35CNS - WLG
2 stops14h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$1,036
Sat 1/216:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 10mEmirates
Fri 7/214:35CNS - AKL
1 stop7h 10mEmirates
Deal found 17/1$1,216
Sun 23/216:25ZQN - CNS
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/206:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,351

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 19 January 2025.

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AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/3

16:35-09:05

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Thu 27/3

17:20-05:10

1 stop8h 50m

$664

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/2

06:45-08:20

1 stop28h 35m

Cairns

Sun 23/2

06:00-06:00

1 stop21h 00m

$671

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

18:15-09:05

2 stops41h 50m

Cairns

Sat 15/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$780

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 14/3

13:35-09:05

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Sun 16/3

06:00-18:35

2 stops33h 35m

$794

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/5

16:30-11:10

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

16:55-15:40

1 stop20h 45m

$821

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

06:00-09:05

1 stop30h 05m

Cairns

Sat 15/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

$826

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/5

12:00-08:25

2 stops22h 25m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

16:55-15:40

1 stop20h 45m

$968

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 7/2

13:35-09:05

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Fri 14/2

14:30-13:30

1 stop20h 00m

$978

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/4

20:35-20:40

1 stop26h 05m

Cairns

Mon 21/4

18:40-00:30

1 stop27h 50m

$982

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/5

19:20-10:45

1 stop17h 25m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

14:35-07:15

2 stops14h 40m

$1,036

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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 September 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 19 January 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.

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 19 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Jetstar 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
822 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 165 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 $283. Users have also found prices from $347 and $390 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, 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 $1,078 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $963 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $658.

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns.

  • 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 September 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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JetstarCheapest$583Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$832Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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