Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $154

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$397

One-way from

$154

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$890
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10-14/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 2025.

Wed 8/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Tue 14/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$418
Tue 14/1013:05ZQN - CNS
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1022:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$601
Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Thu 23/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$603
Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Tue 14/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$625
Fri 31/1006:45AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1117:20CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$651
Thu 2/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Thu 9/1019:25CNS - AKL
1 stop25h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$652
Sun 9/1121:45AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Tue 18/1107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$654
Sun 2/1119:45WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 55mJetstar
Sun 9/1122:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/9$654
Sat 1/1108:05AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 10mJetstar
Sat 8/1114:35CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 05mJetstar
Deal found 17/9$658
Fri 31/1006:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Fri 7/1115:50CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$709
Wed 8/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1010:55CNS - CHC
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$712
Sat 1/1108:05AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:40CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9$718

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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

Wed 8/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$397

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Thu 23/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$603

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

06:15-17:10

1 stop13h 55m

Cairns

Tue 14/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$627

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

06:45-23:05

1 stop19h 20m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

17:20-05:10

1 stop8h 50m

$651

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

19:10-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/11

15:50-05:10

1 stop10h 20m

$652

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 2/11

19:45-10:40

1 stop17h 55m

Cairns

Sun 9/11

22:55-19:05

1 stop17h 10m

$654

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 30/10

09:15-22:05

1 stop15h 50m

Cairns

Thu 6/11

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$657

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/11

08:05-17:15

1 stop12h 10m

Cairns

Sat 8/11

14:35-14:40

1 stop21h 05m

$658

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Tue 14/10

16:50-10:40

2 stops20h 50m

Cairns

Tue 21/10

22:55-16:05

1 stop14h 10m

$667

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/1

06:45-16:40

1 stop12h 55m

Cairns

Thu 22/1

11:40-05:10

1 stop14h 30m

$685

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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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 $166). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 18 September 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.

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 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar from New Zealand to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Crew

7.3

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,July 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

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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.

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

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

    Departing from New Zealand to Cairns will take you 5h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3883 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 $154 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $358 and Qantas Airways from $429 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Singapore Airlines (81%), Virgin Australia (74%) and Air New Zealand (74%).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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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