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$212+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — AKL
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Good round-trip deal

$547 or less

Good one-way deal

$125 or less
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Cairns (avg. price of $853).
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Sun 22/207:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 25/208:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/2$479
Tue 24/207:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 25/208:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$499
Sun 1/307:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 4/308:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$524
Tue 24/207:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 27/208:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$569
Sun 22/207:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Fri 27/208:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$614
Tue 24/307:15
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 31/306:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop13h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$646
Mon 2/309:45
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 30m
Jetstar
Tue 10/320:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$678
Fri 6/319:50
CNS
-
ZQN
1 stop14h 20m
Virgin Australia
Thu 12/314:00
ZQN
-
CNS
1 stop12h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 4/2$683
Sat 25/409:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 55m
Jetstar
Tue 12/506:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop12h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$686
Mon 13/419:10
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop14h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 21/406:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop12h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$689
Sat 28/209:45
CNS
-
CHC
1 stop11h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 4/308:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$694
Sat 2/509:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 55m
Jetstar
Tue 12/506:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop12h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$696

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 22/2

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 25/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$479

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 1/3

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$524

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 24/2

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$569

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 22/2

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$614

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 6/3

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/3

14:00-23:55

1 stop12h 55m

$683

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 25/4

09:40-23:35

1 stop11h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

06:15-17:00

1 stop12h 45m

$686

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 13/4

19:10-11:25

1 stop14h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

06:15-17:00

1 stop12h 45m

$689

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 2/5

09:40-23:35

1 stop11h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

06:15-17:00

1 stop12h 45m

$696

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 7/3

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

$709

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 22/7

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 5/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$726

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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 30 January 2026.

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 $305). Flying from Cairns in January will prove the most costly (average of $703). 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 $607

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (225 flights per day), Sydney (151 flights per day), and Melbourne (88 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $125
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $278

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $125. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $125
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $278

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
515 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Tracy,Jan 2026

SYD - MEL

My tickets have been cancelled this morning at 3am for 6:30am’ scheduled. I had to contact myself to reschedule it. I finally confirmed flight at 9:40am, however it delayed to 11am… I missed the pickup at Mel airport and need to pay double amount …. Such a bad experience
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
515 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
515 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Tracy,Jan 2026

SYD - MEL

My tickets have been cancelled this morning at 3am for 6:30am’ scheduled. I had to contact myself to reschedule it. I finally confirmed flight at 9:40am, however it delayed to 11am… I missed the pickup at Mel airport and need to pay double amount …. Such a bad experience

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Cairns. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 7 February 2026.

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

    The most popular destinations from Cairns this month are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Denpasar. 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 $125 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $452 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 $4,457

  • 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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