Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $232

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
12 Oct — 19 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$565

One-way from

$232

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$906
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($101 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 12 September 2025.

Sun 26/1008:10WLG - CNS
1 stop29h 30mJetstar
Tue 4/1122:55CNS - WLG
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$565
Sun 12/1006:15AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Sat 18/1015:35CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$629
Mon 6/1007:00AKL - CNS
1 stop29h 10mJetstar
Mon 13/1006:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$656
Sat 25/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Sat 1/1109:55CNS - AKL
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$660
Mon 27/1013:35ZQN - CNS
1 stop22h 30mJetstar
Mon 3/1106:00CNS - ZQN
2 stops25h 05mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$685
Sun 26/1006:20CHC - CNS
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1122:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$692
Sat 25/1016:05CHC - CNS
1 stop20h 00mJetstar
Sat 1/1115:50CNS - CHC
2 stops28h 15mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$709
Wed 19/1106:15AKL - CNS
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$727
Sat 15/1106:45AKL - CNS
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1114:40CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$737
Wed 3/1206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Mon 15/1209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$742
Thu 9/1007:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$751
Thu 9/1007:00AKL - CNS
2 stops13h 15mJetstar
Sun 12/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$760

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Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Sun 26/10

08:10-10:40

1 stop29h 30m

Cairns

Tue 4/11

22:55-19:05

1 stop17h 10m

$565

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/10

06:15-17:10

1 stop13h 55m

Cairns

Sat 18/10

15:35-05:05

1 stop10h 30m

$629

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/10

07:00-09:10

1 stop29h 10m

Cairns

Mon 13/10

06:00-05:05

1 stop20h 05m

$656

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

06:40-20:55

1 stop17h 15m

Cairns

Sat 1/11

09:55-05:10

1 stop16h 15m

$660

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/10

13:35-09:05

1 stop22h 30m

Cairns

Mon 3/11

06:00-10:05

2 stops25h 05m

$685

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sun 26/10

06:20-09:20

1 stop30h 00m

Cairns

Sun 2/11

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$692

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

16:05-09:05

1 stop20h 00m

Cairns

Sat 1/11

15:50-23:05

2 stops28h 15m

$709

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/12

06:45-17:15

1 stop13h 30m

Cairns

Mon 15/12

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

$742

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sun 12/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

$751

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

07:00-17:15

2 stops13h 15m

Cairns

Sun 12/10

22:55-09:50

1 stop7h 55m

$760

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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 $165). 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 12 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 12 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.

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

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

Boarding

6.8

Overall

6.5

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.4

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 27h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3788 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $232 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $397 and Air New Zealand from $415 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 (74%), Air China (74%) and Virgin Australia (71%).

  • 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.

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  • 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 $165). 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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