How popular is this New Zealand to Cairns flight route?

Flights from New Zealand to Cairns have been viewed 8 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 11h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3883 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 $143 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $287 and Air New Zealand from $321 one-way.

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 Auckland Intl - Cairns, Christchurch - Cairns or Queenstown Intl - Cairns when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Cairns.

What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?

On average you can expect to pay $347 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $347 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $681.

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 Air China (91%), Virgin Australia (47%) and Air New Zealand (47%).

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?

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.

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Round-trip from	$654
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Average price	$807
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $704). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in November is currently the most expensive (average of $982). 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.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Cairns delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 302 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

674 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

674 reviews

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Very Good

674 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

573 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

674 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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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?
Flights from New Zealand to Cairns have been viewed 8 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 11h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3883 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 $143 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $287 and Air New Zealand from $321 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Cairns?
Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Cairns, Christchurch - Cairns or Queenstown Intl - 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 Air China (91%), Virgin Australia (47%) and Air New Zealand (47%).
What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cairns?
On average you can expect to pay $347 for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $347 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $681.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns (average of $704). Flying from New Zealand to Cairns in November is currently the most expensive (average of $982). 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$160	Average$527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$802	Average$961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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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.

How often are flights from New Zealand to Cairns delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 302 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to Cairns, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and 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.

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