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$284+ 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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2025

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Best flights to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Fri 23/106:35AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Fri 30/114:25CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$732
Fri 30/119:30AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/210:55CNS - AKL
2 stops10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,016
Fri 20/306:10AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 21/307:45CNS - AKL
1 stop13h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,049
Thu 29/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Wed 4/214:25CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$786
Fri 30/119:30AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Fri 6/214:25CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$845
Mon 2/215:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 5/207:45CNS - AKL
1 stop13h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,049
Wed 14/106:15AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Wed 21/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$883

Find flight deals to Cairns

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, 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 18 December 2025.

Return from

$732

One-way from

$284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,113
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

06:35-18:00

1 stop14h 25m

Cairns

Fri 30/1

14:25-05:05

1 stop11h 40m

$732

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Wed 4/2

14:25-05:05

1 stop11h 40m

$786

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

19:30-09:20

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Fri 6/2

14:25-18:15

1 stop24h 50m

$845

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/1

06:15-13:50

1 stop10h 35m

Cairns

Wed 21/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

$883

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

19:30-09:20

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Fri 6/2

10:55-00:15

2 stops10h 20m

$1,016

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/3

06:10-22:05

1 stop18h 55m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

07:45-00:05

1 stop13h 20m

$1,049

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/2

15:05-22:05

1 stop10h 00m

Cairns

Thu 5/2

07:45-00:05

1 stop13h 20m

$1,049

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$284

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

21:45-10:55

1 stop16h 10m

$292

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

20:50-10:40

1 stop15h 50m

$313

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 84 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 18 December 2025.
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
552 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
492 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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.

  • 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, Virgin Australia 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 $185, while return flights cost around $217.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairns?

    A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $900, however they can be found for as little as $217.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Christchurch 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. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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