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Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $196

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Thu 23/407:00
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 29/406:55
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3$411
Tue 3/1107:15
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 5/1120:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop16h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/3$503
Tue 3/1107:15
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 5/1121:30
CHC
-
CNS
2 stops23h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/3$514
Thu 23/407:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 30/420:50
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/3$535
Tue 21/407:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Tue 28/418:30
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/3$551
Tue 12/507:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 17/522:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop14h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/3$552
Thu 23/407:00
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Thu 30/408:20
CHC
-
CNS
1 stop16h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3$554
Tue 21/407:00
CNS
-
WLG
1 stop10h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 28/419:40
WLG
-
CNS
1 stop17h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/3$568
Sun 19/407:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 15m
Jetstar
Sun 26/420:50
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/3$591
Sat 25/409:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Sat 2/506:20
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/3$612
Sat 30/509:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Tue 30/607:00
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop13h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/3$621
Mon 20/420:10
CNS
-
CHC
1 stop18h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 27/406:55
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/3$625

Find flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$411

One-way from

$196

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$625

Good round-trip deal

$460 or less

Good one-way deal

$242 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/4-29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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  • 26/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to New Zealand 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 10 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

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Cheapest return flight

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 23/4

07:00-20:15

1 stop11h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

20:50-10:40

1 stop15h 50m

$535

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 21/4

07:00-17:50

1 stop8h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

18:30-10:40

1 stop18h 10m

$551

CairnsWellington

CNS - WLG

CNSWLG

Cairns

Tue 21/4

07:00-19:00

1 stop10h 00m

Wellington

Tue 28/4

19:40-10:40

1 stop17h 00m

$568

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 30/5

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/6

07:00-18:45

1 stop13h 45m

$621

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 22/4

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

06:15-18:25

1 stop14h 10m

$629
Fastest return journey

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 21/4

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

08:20-19:15

1 stop12h 55m

$638

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 22/4

06:00-00:40

1 stop16h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 29/4

06:55-10:40

Nonstop5h 45m

$649

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/4

07:00-13:55

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

08:20-20:50

1 stop14h 30m

$661

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 15/7

21:00-16:45

1 stop17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/7

17:40-09:50

1 stop18h 10m

$679

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 12/8

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/8

12:40-22:25

1 stop11h 45m

$681

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand (average of $222). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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.

How often are flights from Cairns to New Zealand delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Cairns and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Cairns to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
446 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
529 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairns to New Zealand.

  • How popular is this Cairns to New Zealand flight route?

    The Cairns to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 67 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to New Zealand?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to New Zealand in 11h 15m. Fly via Jetstar, Virgin Australia, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 3616 km between Cairns and New Zealand. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to New Zealand one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $208. Users have also found prices from $318 and $334 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Cairns to New Zealand, consider Cairns - Auckland Intl, Cairns - Queenstown Intl or Cairns - Christchurch, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    On average you can expect to pay $912 for a flight from Cairns to New Zealand. The cheapest flight overall is $683 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $552.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand 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 Cairns to New Zealand?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand (average of $222). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 4 airlines flying from Cairns to New Zealand

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to New Zealand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$267Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$577Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$621Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$714Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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