How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 231 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

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 $254. Users have also found prices from $364 and $425 on Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways, respectively. Find deals

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 Christchurch - Cairns or Wellington - Cairns.

What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

On average you can expect to pay $726 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $253 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $619.

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(94%), Air New Zealand(94%) or Singapore Airlines(94%), 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: Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from New Zealand to Cairns?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 69% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from New Zealand to Cairns, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 48% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $903 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $963.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Cairns?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cairns from New Zealand average $947. You can even find prices in February for less than $947, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as $611. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairns from New Zealand. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

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.

$1,218+ Flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns

Round-trip from	$453
One-way from	$254
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,009
Good round-trip deal	$491 or less
Good one-way deal	$333 or less

Jetstar
21/7-29/7
Nonstop
10h 30m total
New Zealand to Cairns

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Jetstar
21/7
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5h 35m total
New Zealand to Cairns

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2025.

Mon 21/707:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Tue 29/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$453

Mon 14/721:00CHC - CNS

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$672

Wed 16/706:40AKL - CNS

1 stop27h 45mJetstar

Sun 27/706:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 45mJetstar

Deal found 13/6$682

Thu 31/719:40WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Thu 7/822:55CNS - WLG

1 stop18h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/6$684

Thu 31/719:40WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/816:55CNS - WLG

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$759

Tue 15/707:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 22/711:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$805

Tue 15/707:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/722:55CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$822

Wed 20/820:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop28h 00mJetstar

Wed 27/819:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop22h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$833

Mon 25/821:00CHC - CNS

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 4/911:55CNS - CHC

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/6$840

Wed 20/814:15ZQN - CNS

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 27/819:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$920

Wed 29/1019:20WLG - CNS

2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand

Sun 2/1117:40CNS - WLG

2 stops22h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/6$940

Tue 29/712:15HLZ - CNS

1 stop12h 35mJetstar

Tue 5/809:45CNS - HLZ

1 stop23h 40mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$999

Best flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 June 2025.

Mon 21/707:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Tue 29/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$453

Mon 14/721:00CHC - CNS

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$672

Wed 29/1019:20WLG - CNS

2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand

Sun 2/1117:40CNS - WLG

2 stops22h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/6$940

Tue 29/715:55AKL - CNS

1 stop8h 55mEmirates

Tue 5/818:50CNS - AKL

1 stop27h 05mEmirates

Deal found 14/6$1,092

Sat 20/906:10CHC - CNS

1 stop28h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 30/914:25CNS - CHC

2 stops14h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/6$1,189

Wed 30/716:30AKL - CNS

1 stop18h 40mJetstar

Wed 6/806:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 30mJetstar

Deal found 15/6$657

Thu 31/719:40WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Thu 7/822:55CNS - WLG

1 stop18h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/6$684

Thu 31/719:40WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/816:55CNS - WLG

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$759

Mon 21/708:30CHC - CNS

2 stops28h 55mFiji Airways

Thu 31/712:25CNS - CHC

2 stops17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/6$1,823

Tue 15/707:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/722:55CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$858

Mon 15/913:55CHC - CNS

2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 25/911:55CNS - CHC

1 stop29h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/6$979

Wed 20/820:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop28h 00mJetstar

Wed 27/819:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop22h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$833

Direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from New Zealand to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 June 2025.

Mon 21/707:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Tue 29/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$453

Tue 15/707:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 22/711:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$805

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns. Data last updated 16 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 22/615:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/622:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$888

Sun 22/606:05CHC - CNS

1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand

Sun 29/606:00CNS - CHC

2 stops23h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/6$1,142

Sun 22/615:45CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 20mQantas Airways

Sun 29/621:30CNS - CHC

1 stop24h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/6$1,152

Tue 24/619:50AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 50mJetstar

Tue 1/722:55CNS - AKL

1 stop10h 05mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$906

Tue 24/607:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/722:55CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$988

Tue 24/607:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/711:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/6$1,228

Tue 24/606:10CHC - CNS

1 stop18h 40mEmirates

Mon 30/612:15CNS - CHC

1 stop9h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/6$1,253

Tue 24/615:15AKL - CNS

1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 1/711:45CNS - AKL

2 stops10h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/6$1,471

Wed 25/607:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Wed 2/709:45CNS - CHC

1 stop12h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$724

Mon 14/721:00CHC - CNS

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$672

Tue 15/707:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 22/711:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$805

Tue 15/707:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 22/722:55CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$822

One-way flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 June 2025.

Mon 21/707:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 15/6$254

Tue 24/606:15AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 13/6$257

Tue 14/1019:40WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$325

Mon 8/1214:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/6$364

Mon 11/816:50ZQN - CNS

2 stops26h 20mJetstar

Deal found 14/6$388

Wed 30/708:00AKL - CNS

1 stop29h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/6$425

Thu 7/807:00AKL - CNS

2 stops13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$445

Tue 14/1016:45WLG - CNS

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$452

Mon 25/807:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/6$453

Sun 29/615:55AKL - CNS

1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/6$545

Mon 11/811:25ZQN - CNS

3 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/6$623

Fri 27/620:30CHC - CNS

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/6$646

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ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 21/7

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 29/7

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$453

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 14/7

21:00-20:55

2 stops25h 55m

Cairns

Sun 20/7

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$672

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/7

06:40-08:25

1 stop27h 45m

Cairns

Sun 27/7

06:00-04:45

1 stop20h 45m

$682

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 31/7

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Thu 7/8

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$684

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 31/7

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

Thu 7/8

16:55-07:05

2 stops12h 10m

$759

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 22/7

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$805

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 22/7

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

$822

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

20:50-22:50

1 stop28h 00m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

19:00-19:55

1 stop22h 55m

$833

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

21:00-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Thu 4/9

11:55-07:25

1 stop17h 30m

$840

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

14:15-20:55

2 stops32h 40m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

19:00-19:55

1 stop22h 55m

$920

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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.

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 is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Cairns?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

199 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

483 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

857 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

China Southern

7.5

Good

99 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,266 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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 231 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 $254. Users have also found prices from $364 and $425 on Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways, 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 Christchurch - Cairns or Wellington - 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(94%), Air New Zealand(94%) or Singapore Airlines(94%), 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 $726 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $253 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $619.
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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cairns

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$453	Average$718	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$711	Average$1,013	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$744	Average$958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$778	Average$1,036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,044	Average$1,217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 June 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 15 June 2025.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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