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$308+ Cheap flights to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
15 Aug — 22 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 July 2026.

Thu 20/820:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Sat 29/809:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/7$735
Thu 20/820:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 8/906:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/7$778
Sun 16/818:30
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 20/812:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop24h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/7$792
Thu 10/920:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 17/906:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop21h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 11/7$816
Sun 23/820:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 30/806:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/7$818

Find flight deals to Cairns

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 16 July 2026.

Return from

$735

One-way from

$308

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,047

Good round-trip deal

$1,023 or less

Good one-way deal

$435 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 25m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

$749

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/8

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

06:00-16:10

1 stop8h 10m

$818

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/8

18:30-10:40

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Fri 21/8

19:15-14:10

1 stop16h 55m

$860

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

$932

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/9

07:20-17:10

1 stop12h 50m

Cairns

Tue 29/9

06:00-17:25

1 stop8h 25m

$1,007

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

07:00-21:50

1 stop12h 50m

$1,042
Fastest return journey

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,115

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/9

13:40-22:40

1 stop11h 00m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

21:40-12:15

1 stop12h 35m

$1,134

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/8

15:20-10:35

1 stop21h 15m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

06:00-13:20

1 stop29h 20m

$1,199

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/7

11:40-10:40

1 stop25h 00m

Cairns

Mon 27/7

15:45-16:25

1 stop22h 40m

$1,204

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

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 16 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andJetstar to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,061 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
554 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

FAQs about flying to Cairns

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Cairns (CNS) if they wish to fly to Cairns. The Cairns airport is 4.4 km from the city centre. CNS handles an average of 2 flights per day from Auckland. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 3 airlines have flights to Cairns from Auckland.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost $216, while return flights cost around $341.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $341, however they can be found for as little as $341.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Spacious 7-Bedroom Queenslander Retreat | Privacy, Comfort & Bushland Serenity is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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