How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 97 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Cairns in 8h 30m. Fly via Jetstar, Virgin Australia, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 3788 km between New Zealand and Cairns. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cairns one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $197. Users have also found prices from $376 and $405 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches 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).

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Cairns?

The most popular route from New Zealand to Cairns is Auckland Intl - Cairns. You may also consider Wellington - Cairns or Christchurch - Cairns.

What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

On average you can expect to pay $1,122 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $800 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $838.

What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Cairns?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to Cairns consider choosing Virgin Australia(93%), Air New Zealand(93%) or Singapore Airlines(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Cairns?

Before booking your flight from New Zealand to Cairns, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Cairns as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from New Zealand?

Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from New Zealand.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$829
One-way from	$375
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,236
Good round-trip deal	$592 or less

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23h 45m total
New Zealand to Cairns

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19h 25m total
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AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/2

08:00-17:15

1 stop12h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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$389

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AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

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16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$398

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Fri 23/4

15:00-09:05

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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$424

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/3

07:00-18:45

1 stop14h 45m

Cairns

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00:00-02:00

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$426

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

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07:00-20:50

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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$430

QueenstownCairns

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Queenstown Intl

Sat 20/3

19:55-11:05

1 stop18h 10m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$432

QueenstownCairns

ZQN Queenstown Intl - CNS Cairns

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

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14:05-11:05

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$432

ChristchurchCairns

CHC Christchurch - CNS Cairns

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 28/4

09:10-18:25

1 stop11h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$442

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/12

19:40-09:00

1 stop16h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$449

WellingtonCairns

WLG Wellington - CNS Cairns

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 22/3

20:05-14:55

2 stops21h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$478

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $920). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Cairns delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 302 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns, you should look to book at least 7 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Cairns 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

683 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

683 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

683 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

485 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

683 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,123 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

683 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

578 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

683 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from New Zealand?
Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from New Zealand.
How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 97 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cairns?
There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Cairns in 8h 30m. Fly via Jetstar, Virgin Australia, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 3788 km between New Zealand and Cairns. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cairns one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $197. Users have also found prices from $376 and $405 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Cairns?
The most popular route from New Zealand to Cairns is Auckland Intl - Cairns. You may also consider Wellington - Cairns or Christchurch - Cairns.
What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Cairns?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to Cairns consider choosing Virgin Australia(93%), Air New Zealand(93%) or Singapore Airlines(93%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $1,122 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $800 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $838.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $920). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Jetstar	Cheapest$260	Average$793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$552	Average$1,068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$624	Average$1,209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$800	Average$1,132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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How often are flights from New Zealand to Cairns delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 302 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns, you should look to book at least 7 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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