How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

This flight path from New Zealand to Cairns was viewed by 198 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 $166. Users have also found prices from $387 and $402 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, 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 $732 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $363 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $608.

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 74% 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 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 76% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $753 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,252.

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 $1,002. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,002, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as $636. 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 15%.

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.

$1,745+ Flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns

Round-trip from	$428
One-way from	$166
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$964
Good round-trip deal	$551 or less
Good one-way deal	$257 or less

Jetstar
4/4-10/4
Nonstop
10h 30m total
New Zealand to Cairns

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Jetstar
30/4
Nonstop
5h 35m total
New Zealand to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 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 18 March 2025.

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$428

Tue 25/306:15AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 40mJetstar

Sat 29/316:05CNS - AKL

1 stop10h 05mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$658

Fri 9/506:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 18/522:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/3$677

Tue 1/419:40WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mJetstar

Tue 15/422:55CNS - WLG

1 stop30h 40mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$680

Sat 5/407:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/411:50CNS - AKL

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$767

Tue 1/407:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/411:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/3$829

Fri 15/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Wed 20/816:35CNS - ZQN

1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/3$838

Mon 5/515:40WLG - CNS

1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways

Mon 12/513:40CNS - WLG

1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$1,045

Sun 24/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/822:55CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$1,054

Mon 5/516:00WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand

Mon 12/515:35CNS - WLG

2 stops26h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/3$1,076

Tue 20/515:15AKL - CNS

1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 31/514:25CNS - AKL

2 stops15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$1,123

Mon 14/406:15CHC - CNS

2 stops18h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 20/420:05CNS - CHC

1 stop26h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$1,190

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 18 March 2025.

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$428

Fri 9/506:10CHC - CNS

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 18/522:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/3$677

Tue 1/407:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/411:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/3$829

Fri 15/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Wed 20/816:35CNS - ZQN

1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/3$838

Mon 5/515:40WLG - CNS

1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways

Mon 12/513:40CNS - WLG

1 stop8h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$1,045

Sun 20/706:00CHC - CNS

1 stop12h 30mEmirates

Thu 31/709:20CNS - CHC

1 stop13h 00mEmirates

Deal found 17/3$1,219

Tue 1/419:40WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mJetstar

Tue 15/422:55CNS - WLG

1 stop30h 40mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$680

Tue 20/519:50AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 50mJetstar

Sat 31/509:45CNS - AKL

1 stop12h 20mJetstar

Deal found 17/3$689

Sat 5/407:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/411:50CNS - AKL

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$767

Mon 5/516:00WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand

Mon 12/515:35CNS - WLG

2 stops26h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/3$1,076

Tue 20/515:15AKL - CNS

1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 31/514:25CNS - AKL

2 stops15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$1,123

Sun 24/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/822:55CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$1,054

Direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns
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Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$428

Sat 5/407:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/411:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/3$824

Tue 20/507:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/511:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$933

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns. Data last updated 18 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 18/316:35AKL - CNS

1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways

Tue 25/309:05CNS - AKL

1 stop12h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$1,221

Thu 20/300:55AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines

Fri 28/318:35CNS - AKL

1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/3$16,494

Sat 22/322:10AKL - CNS

2 stops64h 55mChina Southern

Sat 29/312:45CNS - AKL

2 stops48h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 17/3$8,066

Mon 24/314:50AKL - CNS

2 stops47h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/306:00CNS - AKL

2 stops44h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/3$20,845

Tue 25/306:15AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 40mJetstar

Sat 29/316:05CNS - AKL

1 stop10h 05mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$658

Tue 25/309:00AKL - CNS

2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/318:20CNS - AKL

2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/3$1,352

Tue 1/419:40WLG - CNS

1 stop18h 00mJetstar

Tue 15/422:55CNS - WLG

1 stop30h 40mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$680

Tue 1/407:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/411:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/3$829

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Thu 10/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$428

Sat 5/407:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 8/411:50CNS - AKL

1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$767

Mon 14/406:15CHC - CNS

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$832

Mon 14/406:15CHC - CNS

2 stops18h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 20/420:05CNS - CHC

1 stop26h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$1,190

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 18 March 2025.

Wed 30/407:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/3$166

Thu 15/508:15WLG - CNS

1 stop28h 25mJetstar

Deal found 18/3$263

Thu 5/613:05ZQN - CNS

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$292

Thu 17/716:10AKL - CNS

1 stop20h 30mJetstar

Deal found 17/3$314

Wed 4/612:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop13h 05mJetstar

Deal found 17/3$333

Mon 14/706:35AKL - CNS

1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$370

Tue 25/317:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 18/3$387

Tue 15/707:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/3$402

Wed 21/506:00CHC - CNS

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/3$428

Wed 30/406:10AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/3$459

Mon 28/421:00CHC - CNS

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/3$463

Sun 20/406:10AKL - CNS

1 stop9h 35mEmirates

Deal found 18/3$532

Find flights from New Zealand to Cairns within your budget

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 10/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$428

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 9/5

06:10-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Sun 18/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$677

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 1/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop18h 00m

Cairns

Tue 15/4

22:55-07:35

1 stop30h 40m

$680

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Sat 31/5

09:45-00:05

1 stop12h 20m

$689

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/4

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 8/4

11:50-04:30

1 stop14h 40m

$767

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/4

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 8/4

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$829

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Wed 20/8

16:35-13:30

1 stop18h 55m

$838

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/5

15:40-22:50

1 stop9h 10m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

13:40-23:55

1 stop8h 15m

$1,045

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

22:55-16:10

2 stops15h 15m

$1,054

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Mon 5/5

16:00-22:50

1 stop8h 50m

Cairns

Mon 12/5

15:35-20:30

2 stops26h 55m

$1,076

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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. Tuesday 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, Air New Zealand and China Southern. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

452 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

China Southern

7.5

Good

90 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

395 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

814 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 198 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 $166. Users have also found prices from $387 and $402 on Virgin Australia 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 Wellington - Cairns.
What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $732 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $363 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $608.
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$524	Average$742	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$740	Average$1,087	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$804	Average$894	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$810	Average$1,153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,087	Average$1,345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 18 March 2025.

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

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Temperature in Cairns by month

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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 18 March 2025.

To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air New Zealand and China Southern. 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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