How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 160 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 $302. Users have also found prices from $380 and $460 on Virgin Australia and Qantas 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 $1,039 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $996 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $771.

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 Air China(74%), Air New Zealand(64%) or Singapore Airlines(64%), 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.

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 91% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $736 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,219.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Cairns from New Zealand average $966. You can even find prices in August for less than $966, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as $695. 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 10%.

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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Cheap Jetstar flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Jetstar flights heading from New Zealand to Cairns. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Tue 12/1113:55AKL - CNS

1 stop21h 25mJetstar

Tue 19/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop27h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$797

Thu 31/1016:10CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 55mJetstar

Mon 9/1209:45CNS - CHC

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$948

Fri 29/1120:35ZQN - CNS

1 stop14h 40mJetstar

Sun 1/1218:20CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 00mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$1,238

Wed 18/1221:05WLG - CNS

2 stops27h 15mJetstar

Wed 25/1209:45CNS - WLG

2 stops18h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$1,274

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from New Zealand to Cairns

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights we've found from New Zealand to Cairns. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.

Thu 7/1106:20CHC - CNS

1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 12/1120:35CNS - CHC

1 stop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,047

Wed 18/1206:00WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 18/1214:30CNS - WLG

1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,359

Mon 11/1107:00AKL - CNS

1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 19/1114:35CNS - AKL

1 stop7h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,377

Thu 14/1107:00ZQN - CNS

2 stops18h 45mQantas Airways

Sun 17/1106:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops12h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,450

Cheap New Zealand to Cairns flights in October & November 2024

These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cairns in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.

Tue 12/1113:55AKL - CNS

1 stop21h 25mJetstar

Tue 19/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop27h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$797

Tue 19/1116:35AKL - CNS

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 23/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$830

Wed 6/1106:45CHC - CNS

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1106:40CNS - CHC

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$920

Thu 31/1016:10CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 55mJetstar

Mon 9/1209:45CNS - CHC

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$948

Thu 7/1106:20CHC - CNS

1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 12/1120:35CNS - CHC

1 stop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,047

Thu 17/1016:30AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 24/1018:40CNS - AKL

1 stop26h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,313

Thu 17/1006:05AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 24/1020:30CNS - AKL

1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/10$1,407

Thu 31/1008:00CHC - CNS

2 stops17h 45mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/1212:45CNS - CHC

2 stops15h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,634

New Zealand to Cairns 2024 flight deals

These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cairns in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.

Tue 12/1113:55AKL - CNS

1 stop21h 25mJetstar

Tue 19/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop27h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$797

Tue 19/1116:35AKL - CNS

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 23/1106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$830

Wed 6/1106:45CHC - CNS

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1106:40CNS - CHC

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$920

Thu 31/1016:10CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 55mJetstar

Mon 9/1209:45CNS - CHC

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$948

Thu 7/1106:20CHC - CNS

1 stop10h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 12/1120:35CNS - CHC

1 stop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,047

Wed 18/1216:30WLG - CNS

1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/1212:00CNS - WLG

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,139

Wed 18/1221:05WLG - CNS

2 stops27h 15mJetstar

Wed 25/1209:45CNS - WLG

2 stops18h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$1,274

Thu 17/1016:30AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 24/1018:40CNS - AKL

1 stop26h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,313

Wed 18/1206:00WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 18/1214:30CNS - WLG

1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$1,359

One-way flights to Cairns from New Zealand

Users in need of a one-way flight from New Zealand to Cairns can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Cairns instead should update the search form at the top of page.

Sat 14/1217:20AKL - CNS

1 stop18h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$302

Wed 13/1113:55AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$327

Sat 15/216:10CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$342

Sun 17/1106:10CHC - CNS

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$367

Thu 16/121:15WLG - CNS

1 stop23h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$375

Wed 18/1219:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop26h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/10$380

Tue 17/1220:35ZQN - CNS

1 stop14h 40mJetstar

Deal found 14/10$411

Wed 13/1115:35AKL - CNS

1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$460

Mon 16/1206:00CHC - CNS

1 stop13h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$472

Find flights from New Zealand to Cairns within your budget

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$797 - $1,445

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/11

1 stop21h 25m

Cairns

Tue 19/11

1 stop27h 45m

$797

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/11

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 23/11

1 stop27h 45m

$830

Queenstown IntlCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/11

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Thu 5/12

1 stop25h 35m

$909

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Wed 6/11

2 stops29h 20m

Cairns

Mon 11/11

1 stop28h 30m

$920

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 31/10

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Mon 9/12

1 stop11h 20m

$948

Queenstown IntlCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/12

1 stop26h 50m

Cairns

Sat 7/12

1 stop28h 25m

$1,040

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 7/11

1 stop10h 30m

Cairns

Tue 12/11

1 stop15h 00m

$1,047

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Wed 18/12

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

Wed 18/12

1 stop29h 50m

$1,359

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

1 stop16h 25m

Cairns

Thu 20/2

2 stops18h 20m

$1,445

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Deals found on 14/10

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Cairns

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

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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 Jetstar, Qantas 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,335 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was poor and I had asked for some food and they told me to go to the serving place and get it . They weren’t very friendly and again I wanted upgrade to business and seats were empty and they said it was full . Will never fly with Singapore airlines

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,335 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,335 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Air New Zealand

8.1

Very Good

537 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,335 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

China Southern

7.8

Good

153 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,335 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

501 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,335 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Qantas Airways

7.6

Good

833 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,335 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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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 160 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 $302. Users have also found prices from $380 and $460 on Virgin Australia and Qantas 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 Air China(74%), Air New Zealand(64%) or Singapore Airlines(64%), 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 $1,039 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $996 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $771.
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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Jetstar	Cheapest$607	Average$800	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$708	Average$1,060	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$765	Average$876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$858	Average$1,148	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
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One-way flights to Cairns from New Zealand

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