How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

Flights from New Zealand to Cairns have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

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. Find deals

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. Find deals

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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

Most travellers choose Christchurch - Cairns, Auckland Intl - Cairns or Wellington - Cairns when deciding on the best route 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%).

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.

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?

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$154+ Flights from New Zealand to Cairns

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns

Round-trip from	$397
One-way from	$154
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$890

Jetstar
8/10-14/10
Nonstop
10h 30m total
New Zealand to Cairns

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Jetstar
1/10
Nonstop
5h 35m total
New Zealand to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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

Best flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Wed 8/1008:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Tue 14/1022:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$397

Fri 31/1006:45AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1117:20CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$651

Sat 1/1115:05ZQN - CNS

2 stops22h 55mVirgin Australia

Sat 8/1109:15CNS - ZQN

2 stops24h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$928

Sat 1/1106:05WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 45mEmirates

Sat 8/1109:20CNS - WLG

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Deal found 17/9$1,133

Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 50mJetstar

Thu 23/1022:55CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$603

Tue 14/1016:50ZQN - CNS

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1022:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$667

Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 55mJetstar

Tue 14/1022:55CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$627

Fri 31/1015:25HLZ - CNS

2 stops32h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1106:00CNS - HLZ

2 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,470

Wed 14/106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/111:40CNS - AKL

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$685

Fri 31/1019:10AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Fri 7/1115:50CNS - AKL

1 stop10h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$652

Thu 30/1015:55CHC - CNS

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1122:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$685

Sun 2/1119:45WLG - CNS

1 stop17h 55mJetstar

Sun 9/1122:55CNS - WLG

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$654

Thu 8/106:45AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/106:00CNS - AKL

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$691

Sun 19/1017:40ZQN - CNS

2 stops26h 15mVirgin Australia

Sun 26/1017:20CNS - ZQN

2 stops16h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$937

Thu 30/1009:15CHC - CNS

1 stop15h 50mJetstar

Thu 6/1122:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$657

Wed 8/1014:30CHC - CNS

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1022:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$700

Sat 1/1108:05AKL - CNS

1 stop12h 10mJetstar

Sat 8/1114:35CNS - AKL

1 stop21h 05mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$658

Sun 19/1017:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1022:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$733

Fri 31/1015:55WLG - CNS

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1115:50CNS - WLG

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$746

Sat 1/1106:15CHC - CNS

2 stops29h 50mJetstar

Sat 8/1109:45CNS - CHC

1 stop11h 20mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$791

Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$748

Fri 31/1020:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop14h 30mJetstar

Fri 7/1115:50CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 00mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$829

Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$763

Sat 1/1120:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1119:50CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$769

Tue 14/1013:40ZQN - CNS

2 stops21h 35mJetstar

Tue 21/1006:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops26h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$946

Sat 1/1115:55CHC - CNS

1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1122:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$836

Sat 1/1121:05WLG - CNS

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1109:55CNS - WLG

1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$836

Fri 31/1013:40HLZ - CNS

1 stop22h 25mJetstar

Tue 4/1109:45CNS - HLZ

1 stop23h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$1,037

Sat 29/1106:00WLG - CNS

1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1207:15CNS - WLG

1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$845

Sat 1/1118:20CHC - CNS

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1109:45CNS - CHC

1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$853

Direct flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from New Zealand to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Wed 8/1008:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Tue 14/1022:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$397

Tue 7/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 14/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$905

Thu 16/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 23/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$925

Thu 2/1007:10AKL - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 9/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$929

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cairns. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/920:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1022:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$751

Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 55mJetstar

Tue 14/1022:55CNS - AKL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$625

Tue 7/1006:15AKL - CNS

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$763

Wed 8/1008:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Tue 14/1022:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$418

Wed 8/1008:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1010:55CNS - CHC

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$712

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

Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1010:55CNS - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$748

Sun 19/1017:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1022:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$733

Fri 31/1006:45AKL - CNS

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1117:20CNS - AKL

1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$651

Fri 31/1019:10AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Fri 7/1115:50CNS - AKL

1 stop10h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$652

Fri 31/1015:55WLG - CNS

1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1115:50CNS - WLG

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$746

One-way flights from New Zealand to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Wed 1/1008:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$154

Mon 2/208:20CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$193

Thu 5/320:55AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$265

Sun 23/1121:45AKL - CNS

1 stop16h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$291

Tue 2/1220:55AKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$309

Fri 24/1017:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$318

Fri 12/1206:45AKL - CNS

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$331

Sat 7/318:20CHC - CNS

1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$340

Tue 24/220:50ZQN - CNS

1 stop14h 30mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$346

Wed 31/1208:20CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$349

Sun 1/315:05ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$357

Tue 24/214:00ZQN - CNS

2 stops27h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/9$370

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Fly to

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

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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?

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

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.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

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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

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

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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

Related info for your journey

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?
Flights from New Zealand to Cairns have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.
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?
Most travellers choose Christchurch - Cairns, Auckland Intl - Cairns or Wellington - Cairns when deciding on the best route 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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