Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $238
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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 11 July 2025.
Round-trip from | $398 |
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One-way from | $238 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $750 |
Good round-trip deal | $397 or less |
Good one-way deal | $235 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to New ZealandExplore 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 July 2025.
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 July 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Tue 5/8
22:55-05:50
Nonstop4h 55m
Christchurch
Fri 15/8
07:05-10:40
Nonstop5h 35m
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 19/8
22:55-09:50
1 stop8h 55m
Auckland Intl
Tue 26/8
06:40-20:55
1 stop16h 15m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Mon 25/8
06:00-10:25
2 stops26h 25m
Christchurch
Mon 1/9
07:05-10:40
Nonstop5h 35m
CairnsWellington
CNS - WLG
CNSWLG
Cairns
Sun 24/8
22:55-19:00
1 stop18h 05m
Wellington
Sun 31/8
08:15-10:40
1 stop28h 25m
CairnsQueenstown
CNS - ZQN
CNSZQN
Cairns
Mon 18/8
10:20-16:45
1 stop28h 25m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 27/8
16:30-23:35
1 stop9h 05m
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 19/8
11:55-18:35
Nonstop4h 40m
Auckland Intl
Tue 26/8
06:40-20:55
1 stop16h 15m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Tue 5/8
11:55-22:40
1 stop8h 45m
Christchurch
Fri 15/8
19:40-10:45
2 stops17h 05m
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 19/8
11:55-18:35
Nonstop4h 40m
Auckland Intl
Tue 26/8
07:10-10:45
Nonstop5h 35m
CairnsWellington
CNS - WLG
CNSWLG
Cairns
Sun 24/8
17:35-16:40
2 stops21h 05m
Wellington
Sun 31/8
06:00-22:50
2 stops18h 50m
CairnsQueenstown
CNS - ZQN
CNSZQN
Cairns
Wed 30/7
06:00-12:20
3 stops28h 20m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 15/8
10:00-22:50
3 stops38h 50m
Best time to book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand
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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 11 July 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Cairns to New Zealand at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 53% 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 July 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 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andChina Southern 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.
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Food
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,June 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,June 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,June 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,June 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,June 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
Food
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,June 2025
KTM - DXB
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