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Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $307

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$463

One-way from

$307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$704

Good round-trip deal

$852 or less

Good one-way deal

$484 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 10m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 February 2025.

Tue 1/422:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$463
Tue 1/415:35CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Tue 8/406:15AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$572
Fri 14/317:20CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/406:40AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$677
Mon 28/711:50CNS - ZQN
1 stop24h 45mVirgin Australia
Thu 7/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$699
Sun 6/421:30CNS - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mJetstar
Sun 13/420:40ZQN - CNS
1 stop28h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$748
Thu 3/422:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Tue 15/419:40WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$779
Sun 6/422:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/420:10CHC - CNS
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$854
Thu 3/406:45CNS - WLG
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/408:15WLG - CNS
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$898
Tue 1/410:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/407:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$939
Thu 13/312:45CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 40mEmirates
Sun 6/406:10AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 40mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$1,021
Tue 16/1207:35CNS - CHC
1 stop13h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 10/106:05CHC - CNS
1 stop9h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,027
Tue 16/1212:45CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 30mEmirates
Tue 6/106:20CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$1,032

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 1/4

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$463

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 1/4

15:35-05:05

1 stop10h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/4

06:15-17:10

1 stop12h 55m

$572

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 14/3

17:20-05:15

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/4

06:40-17:15

1 stop13h 35m

$677

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 28/7

11:50-14:35

1 stop24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

$699

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 6/4

21:30-19:40

1 stop20h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/4

20:40-22:50

1 stop28h 10m

$748

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 3/4

22:55-19:00

1 stop17h 05m

Wellington

Tue 15/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

$779

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 6/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 13/4

20:10-22:50

2 stops28h 40m

$854

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 3/4

06:45-19:05

2 stops33h 20m

Wellington

Tue 15/4

08:15-10:40

1 stop28h 25m

$898

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 1/4

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/4

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$939

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 11/3

09:00-00:45

1 stop12h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/4

10:30-22:50

2 stops14h 20m

$972

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand

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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 $250). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to New Zealand in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand 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
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 70 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 $307. Users have also found prices from $412 and $472 on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, 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 cheapest flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    On average you can expect to pay $706 for a flight from Cairns to New Zealand. The cheapest flight overall is $473 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $547.

  • 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 $250). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$422Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$670Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$794Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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