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CNS — AKL
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
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 5 July 2025.

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$297 or less
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Thu 14/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 22/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$519
Thu 28/822:55CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Sun 31/806:15AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/7$622
Sun 17/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/806:35CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$749
Mon 18/810:20CNS - ZQN
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia
Mon 25/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/7$836
Thu 28/822:55CNS - AKL
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/806:15AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$839
Tue 19/819:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Sat 23/816:50ZQN - CNS
2 stops26h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$872
Mon 18/819:00CNS - WLG
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/821:10WLG - CNS
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$953
Mon 18/811:55CNS - WLG
1 stop8h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/820:00WLG - CNS
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/7$960
Thu 14/815:35CNS - CHC
2 stops14h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 22/820:10CHC - CNS
1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/7$961
Sun 17/822:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/816:25ZQN - CNS
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$999
Thu 24/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 31/707:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$1,011
Sun 17/817:35CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 25mEmirates
Sun 24/806:00AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/7$1,136

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Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 5 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 14/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 22/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$519

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/8

06:15-17:10

1 stop12h 55m

$622

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 17/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 24/8

06:35-22:50

1 stop18h 15m

$749

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 18/8

10:20-16:45

1 stop28h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

$836

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-14:05

2 stops13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/8

06:15-17:10

1 stop12h 55m

$839

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Tue 19/8

19:00-11:10

1 stop14h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 23/8

16:50-17:10

2 stops26h 20m

$872

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 18/8

19:00-21:50

2 stops24h 50m

Wellington

Mon 25/8

21:10-20:55

2 stops25h 45m

$953

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Mon 18/8

11:55-22:10

1 stop8h 15m

Wellington

Mon 25/8

20:00-10:45

1 stop16h 45m

$960

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 14/8

15:35-08:05

2 stops14h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 22/8

20:10-10:45

1 stop16h 35m

$961

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 17/8

22:55-16:05

1 stop15h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

16:25-10:40

1 stop20h 15m

$999

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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 27 June 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of $503). Flying from Cairns in November will prove the most costly (average of $735). 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 (297 flights per day), Sydney (226 flights per day), and Melbourne (149 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $81
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $160
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From $129
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $123

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Brisbane, with prices starting at $134. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Brisbane
Brisbane
From $81
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $123
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
From $129
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $160

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 Emirates, Air New Zealand, andChina Southern from Cairns. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
China Southern
7.6
Good
100 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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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, Sydney. 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 $134 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $689 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 $3,773

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Cairns is currently February; 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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