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$266+ Direct flights from Cairns

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — AKL
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Thu 22/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 2/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$465
Thu 22/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 28/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/1$482
Tue 17/207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 27/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/1$552
Tue 7/407:00CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 10/407:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$794
Sat 4/410:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/407:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$935

Find direct flights from Cairns within your budget

 
Use the slider to find direct flights from Cairns within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. This data was last updated on 8 January 2026.

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 22/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$465

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 22/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 28/1

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$482

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 17/2

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$552

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 7/4

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 10/4

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$794

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 4/4

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/4

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$935

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 22/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$266

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 24/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$289

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 2/6

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

$290

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 22/2

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$325

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 26/2

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$329

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Cairns

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar from Cairns. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
500 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MEL - AKL

Delay Delay Delay. If that isn’t enough to set the mood, we then had to witness passengers abuse flight staff trying to get us on board quicker and due to their rudeness we all had to keep waiting. Thanks to them and Jetstar with their delays.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
500 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
500 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Overall

6.5

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

MEL - AKL

Delay Delay Delay. If that isn’t enough to set the mood, we then had to witness passengers abuse flight staff trying to get us on board quicker and due to their rudeness we all had to keep waiting. Thanks to them and Jetstar with their delays.

Related info for your journey

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  • Where can you fly direct from Cairns?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Cairns is Brisbane.

  • How much are direct flights from Cairns?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from Cairns will cost users approximately $640. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,315.

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

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Cairns, January is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, March offers travelers the most options.

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