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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Tue 14/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 21/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$986

Tue 7/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 14/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,013

Thu 2/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 9/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,040

Best flights to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Tue 14/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 21/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$986

Tue 7/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 14/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,013

Thu 2/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 9/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,040

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Estimated return price

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 21/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$986

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,013

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/10

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 9/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,040

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/9

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$515

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/9

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,075

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/9

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns 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

How much are direct flights to Cairns?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Cairns will cost users approximately $519. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $780.
Which airlines fly direct to Cairns?
At the moment, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Emirates, Virgin Australia offer direct flights to Cairns. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Cairns.
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 35m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Auckland (5h 35m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (5h 35m).
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, August is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. January 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 Christchurch. A return direct flight from Christchurch to Cairns typically costs around $571.

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