Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns
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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 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,379 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,637.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Cairns?
The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Cairns from New Zealand average $1,015. You can even find prices in November for less than $1,015, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as $723. The month of April 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 28%.
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 flights from New Zealand to Cairns in August, September 2022
The best prices found for New Zealand to CNS flights in August, September
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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13h 40mCairns
Auckland Intl
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27h 55mQantas Airways
Auckland Intl
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17h 55mCairns
Auckland Intl
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15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Hamilton
Cairns
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41h 35mCairns
Hamilton
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26h 10mAir New Zealand
New Zealand to Cairns 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Cairns from New Zealand found for this year
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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8h 45mCairns
Auckland Intl
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14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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19h 05mCairns
Auckland Intl
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30h 30mQantas Airways
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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10h 40mCairns
Auckland Intl
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8h 45mQantas Airways
Cheap Air New Zealand flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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5h 50mCairns
Auckland Intl
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4h 25mAir New Zealand
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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5h 50mCairns
Auckland Intl
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4h 25mAir New Zealand
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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5h 50mCairns
Auckland Intl
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4h 25mAir New Zealand
Cheap Virgin Australia flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Queenstown Intl
Cairns
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10h 45mCairns
Queenstown Intl
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7h 05mVirgin Australia
Queenstown Intl
Cairns
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10h 45mCairns
Queenstown Intl
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21h 30mVirgin Australia
Queenstown Intl
Cairns
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20h 00mCairns
Queenstown Intl
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21h 30mVirgin Australia
Direct flights to Cairns from New Zealand
Save time with New Zealand to Cairns direct flight deals
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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5h 50mCairns
Auckland Intl
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4h 25mAir New Zealand
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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5h 50mCairns
Auckland Intl
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4h 25mAir New Zealand
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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5h 50mCairns
Auckland Intl
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4h 25mAir New Zealand
One-way flights to Cairns from New Zealand
The cheapest one-way flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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29h 35mJetstar
Wellington
Cairns
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25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Auckland Intl
Cairns
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16h 10mQantas Airways
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about New Zealand to Cairns flights.
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 Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar flying from New Zealand to Cairns have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $900 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $842, but on average you can expect to pay $893.
Are there direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 6 direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns under $1,000. A good price for a direct flight from New Zealand to Cairns is less than $1,234.
How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 651 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 $351. Users have also found prices from $408 and $413 on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, 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 Hamilton - Cairns.
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 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 New Zealand(67%), Singapore Airlines(67%) or Air China(67%), 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 $774 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $439 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $852.
Flights to Cairns from New Zealand
Departure points for flights from New Zealand to Cairns
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Top 4 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.
Hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cairns
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