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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cairns from $187

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$456

One-way from

$187

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$890
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/7-7/8
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 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 8 July 2025.

Wed 20/807:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 24/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/7$452
Thu 21/806:35CHC - CNS
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/822:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$632
Sat 2/806:40AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Sat 9/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mJetstar
Deal found 5/7$633
Thu 21/808:15WLG - CNS
1 stop28h 25mJetstar
Thu 28/822:55CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 05mJetstar
Deal found 7/7$685
Tue 19/819:35WLG - CNS
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/806:00CNS - WLG
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$687
Tue 19/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$718
Sat 23/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$738
Wed 20/818:00ZQN - CNS
1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia
Wed 27/810:20CNS - ZQN
1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/7$810
Mon 18/817:20ZQN - CNS
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/806:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$834
Sun 31/812:25HLZ - CNS
1 stop22h 45mJetstar
Wed 3/919:00CNS - HLZ
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 6/7$838
Wed 20/810:55ZQN - CNS
2 stops23h 30mJetstar
Wed 27/815:35CNS - ZQN
2 stops16h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/7$845
Fri 15/819:10CHC - CNS
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 21/811:55CNS - CHC
2 stops18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$908

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 8 July 2025.
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

Fri 18/7

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Thu 7/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$456

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Thu 21/8

06:35-22:50

1 stop18h 15m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$632

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/8

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

Cairns

Sat 9/8

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$633

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Thu 21/8

08:15-10:40

1 stop28h 25m

Cairns

Thu 28/8

22:55-19:00

1 stop18h 05m

$685

WellingtonCairns

WLG - CNS

WLGCNS

Wellington

Tue 19/8

19:35-10:40

1 stop17h 05m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

06:00-07:05

2 stops23h 05m

$687

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$718

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$738

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

10:20-16:45

1 stop28h 25m

$810

QueenstownCairns

ZQN - CNS

ZQNCNS

Queenstown Intl

Mon 18/8

17:20-10:45

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Wed 27/8

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$834

HamiltonCairns

HLZ - CNS

HLZCNS

Hamilton

Sun 31/8

12:25-09:10

1 stop22h 45m

Cairns

Wed 3/9

19:00-11:15

1 stop14h 15m

$838

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/7

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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 8 July 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 8 July 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
3,287 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
873 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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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 $187 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $329 and Virgin Australia from $349 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 (76%), Air New Zealand (76%) and Singapore Airlines (40%).

  • 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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Top airline flying from New Zealand to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$368Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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