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$202+ Cheap flights from Cairns

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. 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
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 23 October 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$286

Most popular destination

Christchurch (CHC)

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$304 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Christchurch.
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Christchurch (CHC) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns (average return price of $323).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 October 2025.

Thu 4/1207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 12/1208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 20/10$435
Thu 4/1207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 17/1208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 23/10$456
Thu 22/107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 2/208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/10$547
Mon 2/209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Thu 12/220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 21/10$644
Sun 2/1122:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Tue 11/1106:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 22/10$646
Thu 27/1106:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/1214:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/10$701
Sun 7/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Sun 14/1207:00AKL - CNS
1 stop30h 55mJetstar
Deal found 22/10$705
Mon 2/209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sat 14/216:45AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/10$707
Sat 6/1214:35CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 05mJetstar
Sat 13/1216:40AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/10$714
Mon 12/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sat 31/106:15AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/10$752
Sun 7/1207:15CNS - WLG
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Sun 14/1208:10WLG - CNS
1 stop29h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/10$759
Sun 7/1207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Sun 14/1209:15CHC - CNS
1 stop15h 50mJetstar
Deal found 23/10$769

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 4/12

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$435

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 4/12

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 17/12

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$456

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 2/2

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$644

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 2/11

22:55-11:10

1 stop9h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

06:35-20:55

1 stop17h 20m

$646

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 27/11

06:00-16:40

1 stop7h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/12

14:00-23:55

1 stop12h 55m

$701

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 7/12

07:15-07:35

1 stop21h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/12

07:00-10:55

1 stop30h 55m

$705

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 2/2

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

16:45-08:20

1 stop18h 35m

$707

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 6/12

14:35-14:40

1 stop21h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/12

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

$733

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 12/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

06:15-13:50

1 stop10h 35m

$752

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 7/12

07:15-07:35

1 stop21h 20m

Wellington

Sun 14/12

08:10-10:55

1 stop29h 45m

$759

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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 17 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns, you should look to book at least 47 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 $319). Flying from Cairns in December will prove the most costly (average of $740). 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 $608

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (278 flights per day), Sydney (199 flights per day), and Melbourne (126 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $139
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $286
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $115
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $469

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at $115. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $115
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $139
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $286
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $469

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
6.5
Okay
476 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
476 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
476 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

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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, Denpasar.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $115 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $477 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 $3,983

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently August; with December 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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