Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $324

How to find the cheapest flight from
New Zealand to Cairns (CNS)

All the information you need to plan the best null to CNS flight in 2021: compare New Zealand to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 15% by booking at least 28 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New Zealand to Cairns within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $702.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cairns from New Zealand. Users have commonly found prices around $654 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $479. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns in June, July 2021

The best prices found for New Zealand to CNS flights in June, July

30 Jul - 8 Aug

$574pp

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

2 STOPS

CNS

Cairns

CNS

Cairns

Air New Zealand

2 STOPS

CHC

Christchurch

30 Jul - 8 Aug

$581pp

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

2 STOPS

CNS

Cairns

CNS

Cairns

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

30 Jul - 8 Aug

$587pp

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

CNS

Cairns

CNS

Cairns

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

New Zealand to Cairns 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cairns from New Zealand found for this year

30 Jul - 8 Aug

$574pp

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

2 STOPS

CNS

Cairns

CNS

Cairns

Air New Zealand

2 STOPS

CHC

Christchurch

11 Sep - 28 Sep

$577pp

WLG

Wellington

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

CNS

Cairns

CNS

Cairns

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

WLG

Wellington

30 Jul - 8 Aug

$581pp

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

2 STOPS

CNS

Cairns

CNS

Cairns

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

Direct flights to Cairns from New Zealand

Save time with New Zealand to Cairns direct flight deals

1 Jul - 3 Jul

$819pp

AKL

Auckland Intl

Air New Zealand

Direct

CNS

Cairns

CNS

Cairns

Air New Zealand

Direct

AKL

Auckland Intl

One-way flights to Cairns from New Zealand

The cheapest one-way flights from New Zealand to Cairns

12:15 - 18:10

Qantas Airways

1 stop

7h 55m

CHC - CNS

$325

17:00 - 17:30

Jetstar

3 stops

50h 30m

AKL - CNS

$489

Kiwi.com

07:05 - 18:10

Multiple Airlines

3 stops

13h 05m

CHC - CNS

$662

Gotogate

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Flight FAQs

From New Zealand to Cairns

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.

Which airlines flying from New Zealand to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand flying from New Zealand to Cairns have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $702 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $702. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $574, but on average you can expect to pay $668.

Are there direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $843 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 1 direct flight from New Zealand to Cairns under $843. A good price for a direct flight from New Zealand to Cairns is less than $819.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 1,548 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

The most popular airlines flying from New Zealand to Cairns are Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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 $515 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $211 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $700.

How long does is the flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

A quick flight from New Zealand to Cairns can take about 5h 30m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $819. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from New Zealand to Cairns return?

Air New Zealand, at $575, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Zealand to Cairns.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

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

$280 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $284 and $312, respectively.

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Flights from Auckland to Cairns from $700 pp

Flights from Christchurch to Cairns from $575 pp

Flights from Wellington to Cairns from $783 pp

Destination information for Cairns

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from New Zealand to Cairns.

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Cairns (CNS)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	$238	$469	No cancel fee	75%	Search Emirates flights
Jetstar	$217	$480	No cancel fee	74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	$340	$508	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	$297	$566	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	$373	$596	No cancel fee	78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns

How to find the cheapest flight from New Zealand to Cairns (CNS)

All the information you need to plan the best null to CNS flight in 2021: compare New Zealand to Cairns flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Cairns.

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

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

Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns in June, July 2021

The best prices found for New Zealand to CNS flights in June, July

New Zealand to Cairns 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Cairns from New Zealand found for this year

Direct flights to Cairns from New Zealand

Save time with New Zealand to Cairns direct flight deals

One-way flights to Cairns from New Zealand

The cheapest one-way flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">New Zealand</span> to <span class="emphasized">Cairns</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From New Zealand to Cairns

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

Which airlines flying from New Zealand to Cairns have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $702 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $843 on Cheapflights?

How popular is this flight route?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

How long does is the flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from New Zealand to Cairns return?

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

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Departure points for flights from New Zealand to Cairns

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Destination information for Cairns

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from New Zealand to Cairns.

Airports servicing

Airports servicing Cairns

Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cairns

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from New Zealand to Cairns choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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How to find the cheapest flight from
New Zealand to Cairns (CNS)