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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $283

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
AKL — CNS
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

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 34 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 $1,077 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,167.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Cairns from New Zealand average $1,115. You can even find prices in October for less than $1,115, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as $691. 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 26%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Zealand to Cairns (NZ - 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.

Cheap Jetstar flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between New Zealand and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
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.
Sat 27/413:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$732
Sat 27/413:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
2 stops24h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$856
Tue 28/513:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Thu 30/518:55CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$977
Sat 27/412:35ZQN - CNS
1 stop22h 35mJetstar
Wed 1/509:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop23h 50mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$1,187
Sat 27/412:35ZQN - CNS
1 stop22h 35mJetstar
Wed 1/509:45CNS - ZQN
1 stop23h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$1,228

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between New Zealand and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
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.
Sat 27/414:00AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 4/513:45CNS - AKL
1 stop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$858
Tue 28/511:40AKL - CNS
2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 30/510:10CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,341
Sat 27/416:25ZQN - CNS
1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 1/513:30CNS - ZQN
2 stops18h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,664
Sat 27/416:25ZQN - CNS
1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 1/513:30CNS - ZQN
2 stops18h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,671

Cheap New Zealand to Cairns flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from New Zealand to Cairns specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 March 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.
Sat 27/413:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$732
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$749
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$753
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$761
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$840
Sat 27/413:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$851
Sat 27/413:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
2 stops24h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$856
Sat 27/414:00AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 4/513:45CNS - AKL
1 stop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$858
Sat 27/407:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops32h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/509:10CNS - ZQN
2 stops22h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$1,172

New Zealand to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New Zealand and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 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.
Sat 27/413:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$732
Sun 28/706:15AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Fri 2/809:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$739
Mon 29/707:00AKL - CNS
1 stop28h 10mJetstar
Mon 12/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$744
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$749
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$753
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/512:00CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$761
Thu 25/706:15AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 35mJetstar
Mon 29/706:35CNS - AKL
1 stop15h 00mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$786
Mon 10/610:45WLG - CNS
2 stops13h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/606:00CNS - WLG
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$806
Mon 10/616:05WLG - CNS
1 stop8h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/606:00CNS - WLG
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$823

Direct flights to Cairns from New Zealand

Discover direct flight options from New Zealand to Cairns. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from New Zealand to Cairns. Search for alternative flights from New Zealand to Cairns by utilizing the search form above.
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$749
Sat 27/407:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$840
Tue 2/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$1,570
Sat 6/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$2,236

One-way flights to Cairns from New Zealand

Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
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.
Mon 29/422:30AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$283
Fri 10/513:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$313
Fri 26/414:00CHC - CNS
2 stops22h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$353
Fri 26/413:00CHC - CNS
1 stop23h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$358
Tue 4/606:15AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$385
Tue 4/607:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$390
Mon 15/414:25ZQN - CNS
1 stop27h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/3$395
Sun 7/422:30AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$403
Fri 10/515:55AKL - CNS
2 stops19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$438

Find flights from New Zealand to Cairns within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$733 - $1,054

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

1 stop10h 15m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

1 stop21h 55m

$732

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

Nonstop4h 40m

$749

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

1 stop21h 55m

$753

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

1 stop21h 55m

$761

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

Nonstop5h 40m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

Nonstop4h 40m

$840

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

1 stop10h 15m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

2 stops26h 40m

$851

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

1 stop10h 15m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

2 stops24h 10m

$856

Auckland IntlCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/4

1 stop9h 55m

Cairns

Sat 4/5

1 stop13h 45m

$858

Queenstown IntlCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 28/4

1 stop25h 40m

Cairns

Sun 5/5

1 stop16h 15m

$1,054

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 27/3

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
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.
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
685 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.9
Good
729 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
1,060 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $732, but on average you can expect to pay $988.

  • Are there direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 4 direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns under $800. A good price for a direct flight from New Zealand to Cairns is less than $1,348.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

  • 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 $283. Users have also found prices from $353 and $395 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $735 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $420 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $729.

  • What does AKL to CNS mean?

    This is defined as Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) and Cairns Airport (CNS). Codes like Cairns Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Christchurch Airport (CHC), Wellington Airport (WLG), Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cairns that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New Zealand to Cairns with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the New Zealand to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The New Zealand to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/3.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cairns

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$658Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$800Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$817Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$928Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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