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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $170

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$386

One-way from

$170

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$919

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/5-8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to Cairns.
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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 15 April 2025.

Fri 2/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Thu 8/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 14/4$386
Thu 1/508:15WLG - CNS
1 stop28h 25mJetstar
Tue 6/522:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Deal found 14/4$554
Thu 5/620:30CHC - CNS
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/622:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$576
Sat 24/506:40AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/506:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$667
Mon 21/706:40AKL - CNS
1 stop27h 45mJetstar
Fri 15/809:45CNS - AKL
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/4$740
Sun 24/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
Sun 31/810:20CNS - ZQN
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/4$815
Sat 24/507:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 31/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$897
Sun 24/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/822:55CNS - ZQN
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$921
Tue 17/606:05CHC - CNS
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/611:45CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$957
Thu 8/506:10CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Sun 11/518:35CNS - CHC
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$985
Mon 5/506:15WLG - CNS
1 stop31h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 12/515:20CNS - WLG
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,047
Fri 30/515:55AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Fri 6/614:25CNS - AKL
1 stop7h 30mEmirates
Deal found 15/4$1,067

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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 2/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 8/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$386

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 1/5

08:15-10:40

1 stop28h 25m

Cairns

Tue 6/5

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$554

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 5/6

20:30-08:40

2 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sun 8/6

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$576

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/5

06:40-20:20

1 stop15h 40m

Cairns

Sat 31/5

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$667

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/7

06:40-08:25

1 stop27h 45m

Cairns

Fri 15/8

09:45-00:05

1 stop12h 20m

$740

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

10:20-16:45

1 stop28h 25m

$815

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/5

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 31/5

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$897

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

$921

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Tue 17/6

06:05-20:55

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Tue 24/6

11:45-08:05

2 stops18h 20m

$957

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

06:10-22:50

1 stop18h 40m

Cairns

Sun 11/5

18:35-00:10

1 stop27h 35m

$985

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cairns

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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?

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 15 April 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from New Zealand to Cairns have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,196 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

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    Flights from New Zealand to Cairns have been viewed 7 times in the past calendar month.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $170 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $345 and Fiji Airways from $371 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Cairns, Wellington - Cairns or Christchurch - Cairns when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Cairns.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Cairns?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Zealand to Cairns are Virgin Australia (100%), Air New Zealand (100%) and Singapore Airlines (100%).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $169). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$377Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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