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$274+ 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 15/1. 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
29 Jan — 5 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 30 December 2025.

Thu 5/307:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 6/308:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/12$482
Thu 22/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 2/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 28/12$487
Thu 15/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 19/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/12$528
Sat 16/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/507:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,187
Sat 16/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/507:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,872
Sat 16/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/607:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,894
Wed 4/304:30CNS - CHC
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Thu 19/313:45CHC - CNS
Nonstop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 27/12$5,568

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Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 5/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$482

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 22/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$487

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 15/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$528

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 17/2

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$528

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 16/5

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,187

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 19/5

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,872

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 16/5

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,894

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 19/5

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,894

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 4/3

04:30-09:30

Nonstop2h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

13:45-18:35

Nonstop7h 50m

$5,568

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 15/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

$274

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from 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 from Cairns. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
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
496 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Dec 2025

AKL - OOL

Good crew. Cramped seating Pilot mumbled when sending information to the passengers
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
496 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
496 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Graeme,Dec 2025

AKL - OOL

Good crew. Cramped seating Pilot mumbled when sending information to the passengers

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 $456. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Cairns, you can expect to pay around $564.

  • 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, June offers travelers the most options.

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