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Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $230

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
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 11 December 2025.

Tue 16/1207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 26/1208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$531
Tue 16/1210:55CNS - CHC
2 stops10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1208:20CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$961
Tue 23/1207:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Tue 13/109:15CHC - CNS
1 stop15h 50mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$985
Tue 16/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Sun 28/1220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$999
Thu 25/1211:45CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,148
Wed 24/1217:00CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/108:05AKL - CNS
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,160
Thu 11/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,176
Mon 15/1217:00CNS - WLG
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1219:45WLG - CNS
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,209
Mon 15/1206:00CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1220:45AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,233
Wed 24/1217:00CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:45AKL - CNS
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,247
Tue 16/1206:00CNS - AKL
2 stops9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,296
Wed 24/1215:35CNS - CHC
1 stop29h 50mEmirates
Sun 28/1206:20CHC - CNS
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 9/12$1,301

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 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$438

One-way from

$230

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$938

Good round-trip deal

$397 or less

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/1-2/2
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 11 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Cairns

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 22/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$438

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 16/12

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 26/12

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$531

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 23/1

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$552

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 18/1

07:15-07:35

1 stop21h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

19:30-11:20

1 stop18h 50m

$603

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 20/1

07:15-20:15

1 stop10h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/1

07:15-20:10

1 stop15h 55m

$636

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 28/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$647

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 28/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/2

20:45-08:30

1 stop14h 45m

$660

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 24/1

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

17:30-16:40

1 stop26h 10m

$720

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 5/3

07:15-21:55

1 stop11h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$723

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 24/1

09:45-00:05

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

16:10-09:05

1 stop19h 55m

$767

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand (average of $250). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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 CNS to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to New Zealand in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

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

How often are flights from Cairns to New Zealand delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Cairns and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 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 in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 22% 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 11 December 2025.
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
552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
490 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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 68 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 4h 55m. Fly via Jetstar, Virgin Australia, or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 3883 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 $223. Users have also found prices from $336 and $367 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 - Christchurch or Cairns - Wellington, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to New Zealand?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cairns to New Zealand consider choosing Virgin Australia(57%), Air New Zealand(57%) or Singapore Airlines(55%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand (average of $250). Flying from Cairns to New Zealand in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). 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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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 11 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$294Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$609Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$726Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$862Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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