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

Booking 36 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.

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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

July is currently the cheapest month to fly to Cairns . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 $98, while return flights cost around $144.

How much is a return flight to Cairns?

A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around $222, however they can be found for as little as $144.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns are Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Cairns takes 16 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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Flights to Cairns in 2025

Return from	$659
One-way from	$275
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$957
Good round-trip deal	$1,007 or less
Good one-way deal	$512 or less

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2 total stops
40h 30m total
Auckland to Cairns

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17h 20m total
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Tue 2/1218:30AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mJetstar

Sat 6/1214:35CNS - AKL

1 stop21h 05mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$659

Tue 2/1206:35AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 20mJetstar

Sat 6/1214:35CNS - AKL

1 stop21h 05mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$661

Wed 19/1116:40AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mJetstar

Tue 9/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$808

Tue 2/1216:40AKL - CNS

2 stops18h 40mJetstar

Sat 6/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$872

Wed 12/1108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop14h 45mJetstar

Mon 17/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$884

Tue 2/1216:40AKL - CNS

2 stops18h 40mJetstar

Sat 6/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$916

Thu 11/1207:15AKL - CNS

1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1207:15CNS - AKL

1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$943

Wed 19/1108:15AKL - CNS

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$955

Tue 23/1206:10AKL - CNS

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,016

Wed 12/1108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop14h 45mJetstar

Mon 17/1106:00CNS - AKL

2 stops26h 30mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$1,052

Thu 6/1114:20AKL - CNS

1 stop23h 20mJetstar

Tue 11/1122:55CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 00mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$1,059

Wed 31/1220:45AKL - CNS

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10$1,061

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Tue 2/1218:30AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mJetstar

Sat 6/1214:35CNS - AKL

1 stop21h 05mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$659

Thu 11/1207:15AKL - CNS

1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1207:15CNS - AKL

1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$943

Tue 2/1206:35AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 20mJetstar

Sat 6/1214:35CNS - AKL

1 stop21h 05mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$661

Tue 27/106:35AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 20mJetstar

Fri 30/114:25CNS - AKL

1 stop11h 40mJetstar

Deal found 28/10$727

Tue 23/1206:10AKL - CNS

1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$1,016

Tue 2/1216:40AKL - CNS

2 stops18h 40mJetstar

Sat 6/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$872

Wed 12/1108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop14h 45mJetstar

Mon 17/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$884

Tue 2/1216:40AKL - CNS

2 stops18h 40mJetstar

Sat 6/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$916

Sat 28/316:40AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mJetstar

Wed 1/406:00CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$938

Sat 28/316:40AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mJetstar

Wed 1/406:00CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$992

Sat 28/316:40AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mJetstar

Wed 1/406:00CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Deal found 28/10$997

Thu 1/107:15AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 35mJetstar

Sun 11/107:15CNS - AKL

1 stop7h 25mJetstar

Deal found 28/10$1,011

Last-minute flights to Cairns
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Thu 6/1114:20AKL - CNS

1 stop23h 20mJetstar

Tue 11/1122:55CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 00mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$1,059

Thu 6/1106:10AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 11/1112:05CNS - AKL

2 stops16h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/10$1,418

Tue 11/1101:15AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 17/1118:35CNS - AKL

1 stop17h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/10$16,625

Wed 12/1108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop14h 45mJetstar

Mon 17/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$884

Wed 12/1108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop14h 45mJetstar

Mon 17/1106:00CNS - AKL

2 stops26h 30mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$1,052

Wed 12/1121:45AKL - CNS

2 stops27h 20mJetstar

Mon 17/1106:00CNS - AKL

2 stops26h 30mJetstar

Deal found 26/10$1,243

Tue 18/1101:15AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1211:35CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$9,063

Wed 19/1116:40AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mJetstar

Tue 9/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$808

Wed 19/1108:15AKL - CNS

2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1206:00CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$955

Wed 19/1106:15AKL - CNS

2 stops16h 35mJetstar

Tue 9/1206:40CNS - AKL

2 stops19h 25mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$1,116

One-way flights to Cairns
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Sun 30/1106:20AKL - CNS

1 stop31h 35mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$284

Thu 22/116:40AKL - CNS

1 stop7h 10mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$291

Tue 24/206:35AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 20mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$308

Tue 18/1120:55AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$310

Thu 29/108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 10mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$325

Sat 14/216:45AKL - CNS

1 stop18h 35mJetstar

Deal found 29/10$327

Thu 15/107:15AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 35mJetstar

Deal found 29/10$348

Sun 12/406:15AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 28/10$360

Sat 15/1108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 10mJetstar

Deal found 29/10$434

Thu 22/116:00AKL - CNS

2 stops20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 27/10$440

Fri 16/108:00AKL - CNS

1 stop30h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/10$441

Thu 29/106:15AKL - CNS

2 stops10h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10$460

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