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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $188

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
23 heinä — 30 heinä1
1 adult

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 heinäkuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$403

One-way from

$188

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$893

Good one-way deal

$282 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/8-12/8
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 heinäkuu 2025.

pe 8/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
ti 12/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$403
to 21/819:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
la 23/815:35CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$643
pe 22/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
la 30/815:35CNS - CHC
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$654
ke 6/815:00WLG - CNS
1 stop20h 10mJetstar
su 17/822:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$682
to 9/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
la 18/1011:50CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$716
la 30/812:15HLZ - CNS
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
la 6/909:45CNS - HLZ
1 stop23h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$747
la 30/812:15HLZ - CNS
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
la 6/909:45CNS - HLZ
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$760
pe 1/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
ma 4/816:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/7$774
ti 26/819:40WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
la 30/821:30CNS - WLG
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$827
ma 1/906:40WLG - CNS
1 stop30h 05mAir New Zealand
ma 8/911:55CNS - WLG
1 stop28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$952
la 23/808:20CHC - CNS
1 stop16h 45mQantas Airways
la 30/821:30CNS - CHC
1 stop13h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,006
pe 8/815:00CHC - CNS
2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand
ti 12/811:55CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$1,007

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Cairns 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 18 heinäkuu 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cairns that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

pe 8/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

ti 12/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$403

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

to 21/8

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

la 23/8

15:35-04:30

1 stop10h 55m

$643

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

pe 22/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

la 30/8

15:35-19:35

2 stops26h 00m

$654

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

ke 6/8

15:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

Cairns

su 17/8

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$682

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

to 9/10

06:40-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

Cairns

la 18/10

11:50-05:05

1 stop14h 15m

$716

HamiltonCairns

HLZ - CNS

HLZCNS

Hamilton

la 30/8

12:15-22:50

1 stop12h 35m

Cairns

la 6/9

09:45-11:25

1 stop23h 40m

$747

HamiltonCairns

HLZ - CNS

HLZCNS

Hamilton

la 30/8

12:15-22:50

1 stop12h 35m

Cairns

la 6/9

09:45-20:35

2 stops32h 50m

$760

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

pe 1/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

ma 4/8

16:35-13:30

1 stop18h 55m

$774

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

ti 26/8

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

Cairns

la 30/8

21:30-13:35

1 stop14h 05m

$827

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

ma 1/9

06:40-10:45

1 stop30h 05m

Cairns

ma 8/9

11:55-18:40

1 stop28h 45m

$952

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cairns

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

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 heinäkuu 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 heinäkuu 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
879 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
458 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,June 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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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 5 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $188 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $318 and Air New Zealand from $412 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 Virgin Australia (64%), Air New Zealand (64%) and Singapore Airlines (51%).

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    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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    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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Top airline flying from New Zealand to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$370Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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