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Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $210

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap 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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$471

One-way from

$210

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$744

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/10-17/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($252 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 28 August 2025.

Fri 10/1009:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Fri 17/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$471
Sun 12/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 13/1020:30CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 40mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$502
Tue 21/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Tue 28/1006:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$502
Sun 7/922:55CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 55mJetstar
Tue 9/919:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$575
Fri 10/1006:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$585
Fri 10/1009:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 00mJetstar
Fri 17/1018:05AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/8$599
Tue 4/1109:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Sun 9/1120:50ZQN - CNS
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$604
Sat 11/1009:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 00mJetstar
Sat 18/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$607
Sat 6/912:00CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 15mJetstar
Tue 9/919:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$610
Thu 27/1107:15CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1120:30CHC - CNS
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$629
Sat 6/912:00CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 15mJetstar
Sat 13/906:40AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/8$638
Thu 9/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1020:30CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$642

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

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 10/10

09:45-00:10

1 stop11h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$471

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 12/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 13/10

20:30-17:10

2 stops23h 40m

$502

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 21/10

22:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

06:35-20:55

1 stop17h 20m

$502

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 7/9

22:55-21:50

1 stop20h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

$575

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 10/10

06:00-05:05

1 stop20h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

06:40-08:25

1 stop28h 45m

$585

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 10/10

09:45-23:45

1 stop11h 00m

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

18:05-08:25

1 stop17h 20m

$599

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Tue 4/11

09:00-19:55

1 stop7h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/11

20:50-08:20

1 stop14h 30m

$604

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 11/10

09:45-23:45

1 stop11h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/10

06:40-11:15

1 stop7h 35m

$607

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 27/11

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 27/11

20:30-11:00

2 stops17h 30m

$629

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 22/1

07:15-15:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

08:20-10:55

Nonstop5h 35m

$632

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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.
Estimated return price
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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, May 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 28 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to New Zealand at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 49% 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 24 August 2025.

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

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 28 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 64 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 25m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia 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 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 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 Singapore Airlines(72%), Air China(72%) or Virgin Australia(64%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $844 for a flight from Cairns to New Zealand. The cheapest flight overall is $535 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $502.

  • 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, May 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$358Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$563Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$610Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$624Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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