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$228+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — AKL
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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$224 or less
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Thu 15/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 21/108:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$486
Thu 22/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 2/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 7/12$504
Tue 20/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Tue 27/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 5/12$620
Tue 17/307:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 23/308:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$623
Sun 18/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Tue 27/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 7/12$644
Tue 20/107:15CNS - WLG
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Tue 27/119:45WLG - CNS
1 stop18h 10mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$652
Sun 15/307:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 23/308:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$696
Tue 20/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Tue 27/120:35CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 40mJetstar
Deal found 6/12$706
Thu 22/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Thu 29/108:05AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 10mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$713
Wed 14/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Tue 20/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 7/12$718
Tue 10/207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Wed 25/206:15AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 7/12$748
Wed 21/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Wed 28/108:05AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Deal found 7/12$756

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 15/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 21/1

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$488

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 22/1

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$633

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 22/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$644

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 18/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$644

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 20/1

07:15-19:05

1 stop8h 50m

Wellington

Tue 27/1

19:45-10:55

1 stop18h 10m

$652

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 20/1

07:15-20:15

1 stop10h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$663

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 15/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 23/3

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$696

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 10/2

07:15-20:15

1 stop10h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/2

06:15-17:30

1 stop14h 15m

$748

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 17/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 23/3

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

$829

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 20/1

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 27/1

20:35-17:15

2 stops23h 40m

$831

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $317). Flying from Cairns in January will prove the most costly (average of $716). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Cairns?

For round-trip flights from Cairns you’ll fly on: Jetstar. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $604

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (279 flights per day), Sydney (178 flights per day), and Melbourne (113 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $221
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $224

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $221. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $221
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $224

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
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
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Overall

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lily,Dec 2025

SIN - MEL

You get what you pay for. It’s okay for short flights.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Overall

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Lily,Dec 2025

SIN - MEL

You get what you pay for. It’s okay for short flights.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    The most popular destinations from Cairns this month are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport. The top year-round destinations include Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $221 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $503 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Cairns?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Cairns are below:
    Fly from Cairns to Singapore starting at $4,622

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently August; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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