How much are direct flights to Cairns?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Cairns will cost users approximately $512. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,216.

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 8h 15m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Auckland (5h 40m), while the longest leaves from Christchurch (10h 50m).

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, May 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 Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Cairns typically costs around $995.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Cairns is in July with an average price of $461. If you're looking to fly direct to Cairns in December, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $640. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm 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.

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Mon 26/808:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 2/913:00CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,058

Mon 26/808:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 31/811:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,297

Tue 6/807:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 27/811:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,319

Tue 3/907:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 10/911:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/7$1,341

Thu 22/807:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 29/811:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,521

Sat 28/907:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 5/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/7$1,775

Sat 28/907:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 5/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,792

Mon 2/908:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 7/911:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,824

Sat 31/807:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 14/911:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/7$1,900

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Tue 8/1007:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$466

Thu 10/1007:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$488

Tue 1/1007:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/7$764

Thu 1/807:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$925

Direct return flights to Cairns

Mon 26/808:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 2/913:00CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,058

Mon 26/808:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 31/811:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,297

Tue 6/807:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 27/811:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,319

Tue 3/907:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 10/911:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/7$1,341

Thu 22/807:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 29/811:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,521

Sat 28/907:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 5/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/7$1,775

Sat 28/907:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 5/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,792

Mon 2/908:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 7/911:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/7$1,824

Sat 31/807:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 14/911:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/7$1,900

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Price

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Mon 2/9

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,058

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 31/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,297

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Tue 27/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,319

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/9

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Tue 10/9

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,341

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Thu 29/8

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,521

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/9

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 5/10

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,775

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/9

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 5/10

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,792

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/9

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 7/9

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,824

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/8

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 14/9

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,900

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Cairns

Air New Zealand

8.2

Very Good

564 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand

8.2

Very Good

564 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.2

Very Good

564 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Qantas Airways

7.6

Good

902 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.2

Very Good

564 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Jetstar

6.7

Okay

593 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.2

Very Good

564 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

CNS Temperature	21 - 27 °C

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 $512. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Cairns, you can expect to pay around $1,216.
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 8h 15m on average. The quickest direct flight to Cairns at this time departs from Auckland (5h 40m), while the longest leaves from Christchurch (10h 50m).
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, May 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 Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Cairns typically costs around $995.

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