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Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $259

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$331

One-way from

$259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,001

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$275 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/5-23/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cairns to New Zealand.
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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 25 March 2025.

Sun 18/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 23/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$331
Tue 6/522:55CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Thu 15/519:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$581
Thu 1/522:55CNS - WLG
1 stop30h 40mJetstar
Tue 6/519:40WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$611
Sat 10/516:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/506:40AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$622
Thu 1/522:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/521:10WLG - CNS
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$674
Thu 8/521:30CNS - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mJetstar
Thu 15/512:40ZQN - CNS
1 stop22h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/3$721
Thu 1/513:05CNS - ZQN
1 stop25h 40mVirgin Australia
Thu 8/516:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/3$754
Thu 1/521:30CNS - ZQN
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/513:05ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$827
Thu 27/307:35CNS - CHC
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/316:05CHC - CNS
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,021
Sat 10/511:45CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 17/510:30AKL - CNS
2 stops14h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,028
Sun 6/718:35CNS - ZQN
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/713:05ZQN - CNS
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$1,333
Thu 1/506:00CNS - WLG
3 stops13h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 6/512:20WLG - CNS
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,457

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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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 18/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 23/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$331

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 6/5

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

$581

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 1/5

22:55-07:35

1 stop30h 40m

Wellington

Tue 6/5

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

$611

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 10/5

16:55-04:30

1 stop9h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

06:40-13:10

1 stop8h 30m

$649

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Thu 1/5

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

Wellington

Tue 6/5

21:10-13:10

2 stops18h 00m

$674

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 8/5

21:30-19:40

1 stop20h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 15/5

12:40-09:10

1 stop22h 30m

$721

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 1/5

13:05-16:45

1 stop25h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/5

16:30-23:35

1 stop9h 05m

$754

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 1/5

21:30-16:45

1 stop17h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/5

13:05-09:10

2 stops22h 05m

$827

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 20/4

18:35-14:45

1 stop18h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 23/4

06:05-22:50

1 stop18h 45m

$1,056

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 20/5

11:45-07:35

2 stops17h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

11:40-08:35

3 stops22h 55m

$1,304

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to New Zealand

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 25 March 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 23 March 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 25 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia from Cairns to New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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 63 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 $259. Users have also found prices from $527 and $554 on Air New Zealand 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 - Christchurch 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 $721 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 $558.

  • 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$389Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$669Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$763Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$806Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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