Find flights
Deals
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $402

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to New Zealand (NZ0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Find flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

Cheapest flights from Cairns to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Wed 27/1109:05CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 25mJetstar
Wed 4/1206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 25mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$885
Wed 27/1112:45CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$894
Mon 2/1206:00CNS - CHC
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1216:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$918
Tue 26/1112:45CNS - WLG
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1213:35WLG - CNS
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$971
Wed 27/1112:45CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 4/1206:40AKL - CNS
2 stops10h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,126
Tue 26/1109:05CNS - WLG
2 stops19h 30mJetstar
Wed 4/1219:10WLG - CNS
2 stops25h 00mJetstar
Deal found 21/11$1,150
Fri 22/1111:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/1115:05ZQN - CNS
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,465
Sat 21/1209:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sun 5/116:10CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 55mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$1,835
Sat 21/1206:00CNS - CHC
2 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/118:10CHC - CNS
2 stops20h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$2,819
Fri 22/1106:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops12h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/1111:25ZQN - CNS
3 stops14h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$3,229
Fri 20/1218:35CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 19/100:55AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/11$14,502

Find flights from Cairns to New Zealand within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to New Zealand 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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 19/1

16:05-06:00

1 stop10h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/1

06:15-11:50

1 stop8h 35m

$576

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 1/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 8/3

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

$743

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 22/4

22:55-21:05

2 stops20h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/4

18:30-10:40

1 stop18h 10m

$762

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 1/3

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 8/3

18:10-20:55

2 stops29h 45m

$829

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 25/1

12:45-07:35

2 stops15h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/2

07:00-18:00

1 stop14h 00m

$977

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 5/1

18:45-15:20

1 stop17h 35m

Wellington

Sun 12/1

06:00-11:50

1 stop8h 50m

$1,081

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 5/1

18:45-15:20

1 stop17h 35m

Wellington

Sun 12/1

06:00-22:30

1 stop19h 30m

$1,115

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 4/1

06:00-18:35

1 stop9h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/1

08:35-21:20

2 stops15h 45m

$1,132

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Sun 5/1

18:20-20:15

2 stops22h 55m

Wellington

Sun 12/1

21:05-17:50

2 stops23h 45m

$1,276

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 21/12

06:00-17:25

2 stops32h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 5/1

18:10-12:05

2 stops20h 55m

$2,819

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/11

Showing 1-10 of 27 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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 Cairns to New Zealand

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand (average of $251). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in October is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 CNS to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

When flying from Cairns to New Zealand, 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 New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar and Qantas Airways from Cairns to New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
529 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,486 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to New Zealand. 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 from for flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to New Zealand.

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

    The Cairns to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 65 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 Cairns to New Zealand one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $402. Users have also found prices from $435 and $553 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Cairns to New Zealand, consider Cairns - Auckland Intl, Cairns - Queenstown Intl or Cairns - Wellington, as they are the most popular.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cairns to New Zealand consider choosing Air New Zealand(65%), Singapore Airlines(65%) or Air China(65%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $943 for a flight from Cairns to New Zealand. The cheapest flight overall is $894 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $576.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand 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 Cairns to New Zealand?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand (average of $251). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in October is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Cairns to New Zealand

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Brisbane to Melbourne flights
Brisbane to Sydney flights
Brisbane to Avalon flights
Coolangatta to Melbourne flights
Coolangatta to Avalon flights
Brisbane to Perth flights
Brisbane to Auckland flights
Brisbane to Nadi flights
Coolangatta to Sydney flights
Brisbane to Hobart flights
Brisbane to Adelaide flights
Brisbane to Cairns flights
Cairns to Melbourne flights
Brisbane to Queenstown flights
Brisbane to Canberra flights
Cairns to Sydney flights
Brisbane to Wellington flights
Cairns to Brisbane flights
Maroochydore to Melbourne flights
Brisbane to Christchurch flights
Maroochydore to Sydney flights
Brisbane to Launceston flights
Brisbane to Proserpine flights
Brisbane to Townsville flights
Brisbane to Hamilton Island flights
Coolangatta to Canberra flights
Townsville to Brisbane flights
Townsville to Melbourne flights
Cairns to Avalon flights
Brisbane to Apia flights
Mackay to Brisbane flights
Coolangatta to Auckland flights
Townsville to Sydney flights
Coolangatta to Cairns flights
Brisbane to Port Vila flights
Brisbane to Mackay flights
Brisbane to Newcastle flights
Brisbane to Albury flights
Proserpine to Sydney flights
Brisbane to Darwin flights
Emerald to Brisbane flights
Proserpine to Melbourne flights
Cairns to Darwin flights
Coolangatta to Perth flights
Rockhampton to Brisbane flights
Brisbane to Yulara flights
Coolangatta to Hobart flights
Brisbane to Tamworth flights
Cairns to Yulara flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Cairns to New Zealand

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to New Zealand. 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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$484Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Jetstar flights
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$656Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New ZealandCheapest$785Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air New Zealand flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

Deals for Cairns to New Zealand flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cairns to New Zealand?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Cairns to New Zealand for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cairns to New Zealand with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cairns to New Zealand, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cairns to New Zealand become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to New Zealand from Cairns today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
View all available airlines