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Direct flights to Cairns from $445

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Cairns found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CNS
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult
Mon 6/5
Mon 13/5

Cheap direct flight deals to Cairns

Discover affordable direct flight deals to Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,462 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
Tue 7/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 14/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$1,034
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,208
Tue 23/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,551
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,610
Sat 20/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,691

One-way direct flights to Cairns

Explore one-way non-stop flights to Cairns for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,462 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
Tue 21/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$445
Tue 8/1007:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$449
Thu 3/1007:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$471
Tue 1/1007:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$570
Sat 28/907:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$764

Direct return flights to Cairns

Explore direct return flights to Cairns. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for return flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,462 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
Tue 7/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 14/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$1,034
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,208
Tue 23/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,551
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,610
Sat 20/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,691

Direct flights to Cairns departing soon

Discover non-stop flights to Cairns departing soon. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 116,462 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
Tue 7/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 14/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$1,034

Average price of flights to Cairns

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. Direct flights to Cairns can be found for as low as $445. The average price of a direct flight to Cairns is currently $1,419. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Cairns is in March with an average price of $525. If you're looking to fly direct to Cairns in July, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $671. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

January

$1,060

February

$903

March

$886

April

$1,011

May

$943

June

$1,051

July

$1,132

August

$997

September

$1,048

October

$1,002

November

$985

December

$1,080

Find direct flights to Cairns within your budget

Use the slider to find non-stop flights to Cairns within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 116,462 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,034 - $1,691

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/5

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Tue 14/5

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,034

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Tue 30/7

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,208

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Thu 25/7

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,551

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 27/7

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,610

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/7

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Thu 25/7

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,691

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 30/4

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 1 May 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
660 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CNS

Temperature

21 - 27 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Cairns

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Cairns to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Cairns?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Cairns will cost users approximately $382. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,057.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cairns?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Cairns to last approximately 5h 40m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Auckland (5h 40m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (5h 40m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Cairns?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Cairns, October is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Cairns, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Cairns is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Cairns typically costs around $719.

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