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$218+ Cheap flights from Cairns

CNS — AKL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 27/2

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$482

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 12/12

07:50-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$524

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 9/1

07:50-00:05

1 stop13h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$540

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 13/10

07:00-14:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 16/10

07:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$540

CairnsWellington

CNS Cairns - WLG Wellington

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 16/11

06:00-15:30

1 stop30h 30m

Wellington

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$545
Fastest return journey

CairnsQueenstown

CNS Cairns - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 6/2

09:45-19:55

1 stop7h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$546

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 24/11

06:00-22:40

2 stops13h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$548

CairnsQueenstown

CNS Cairns - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 6/12

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$564

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 25/2

17:25-00:25

1 stop28h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$566

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 22/11

06:00-00:25

1 stop15h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$574

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $668). Flying from Cairns in November will prove the most costly (average of $1,279). 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 $733

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Sydney (166 flights per day), Brisbane (158 flights per day), and Melbourne (142 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $174
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $271
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
From $452
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $579

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $174. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $174
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $271
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
Port Moresby Jackson Fld
From $452
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $579

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns, you should look to book at least 69 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.

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

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
569 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Aug 2026

BNE - MEL

Wonderful crew, good inflight menu. Boarding and airport procedures are a bit chaotic.

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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 $174 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $645 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 $4,649

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently March; with November 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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