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$198+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — AKL
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

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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 26 August 2025.

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$125 or less
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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 26 August 2025.

Sun 19/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 29/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$423
Fri 10/1009:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Fri 17/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$522
Wed 8/1009:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Wed 15/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$583
Thu 30/1012:05CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Fri 7/1106:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$588
Thu 9/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$592
Tue 9/1222:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Thu 11/1220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$595
Tue 21/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Tue 28/1020:55AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$602
Thu 30/1012:05CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Mon 3/1106:45AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$626
Thu 30/1012:05CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Fri 31/1019:10AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$636
Sat 25/1018:00CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Fri 31/1006:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$684
Thu 22/122:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 2/208:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$701
Wed 15/1014:50CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$701

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$423

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 8/10

09:45-00:10

1 stop11h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 15/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$583

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 30/10

12:05-05:10

1 stop14h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:45-17:15

1 stop13h 30m

$588

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 9/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

$592

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 9/12

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

20:55-10:40

1 stop16h 45m

$595

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 21/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

20:55-10:40

1 stop16h 45m

$602

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 30/10

12:05-05:10

1 stop14h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

06:45-21:00

1 stop17h 15m

$626

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 30/10

12:05-05:10

1 stop14h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

19:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

$636

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 25/10

18:00-11:30

1 stop14h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

06:45-17:15

1 stop13h 30m

$684

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 15/10

14:50-05:05

1 stop11h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/10

06:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

$701

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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 22 August 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 $312). Flying from Cairns in December will prove the most costly (average of $739). 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 $349

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Cairns everyday are: Brisbane (289 flights per day), Sydney (211 flights per day), and Melbourne (124 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $72
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $84
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $191
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $260

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $123. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $72
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $84
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $191
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $260

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
468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

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
468 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
468 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Comfort

6.4

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

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, Melbourne Airport, Denpasar. The top year-round destinations include Brisbane, Denpasar, Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as $123 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $616 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 $3,903

  • 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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