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When is the best time to fly to Cairns?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
The month of June is another great option to travel to Cairns, with average flight prices from New Zealand averaging around $581.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?
The ideal time to book your flight to Cairns is 28 days in advance, when prices tend to average $652.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairns?
The cheapest day to depart from New Zealand to Cairns is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $655. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cairns on Sunday is $738.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?
At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from New Zealand to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $638. Flying to Cairns at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $709.
Is there an alternative airport near Cairns?
Those flying to Cairns could potentially find better pricing at Bloomfield Airport (126 km from Cairns city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
Cairns flight deals found on momondo
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20 Jul
11h 50mWellington
11h 50m
2 stops
20:10
Cairns
22 Jul
05:05Cairns
12h 50m
2 stops
17:55
Wellington
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20 Jul
13h 25mWellington
13h 25m
2 stops
20:10
Cairns
22 Jul
05:05Cairns
12h 50m
2 stops
17:55
Wellington
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20 Jul
13h 25mWellington
13h 25m
2 stops
20:10
Cairns
22 Jul
05:05Cairns
12h 50m
2 stops
17:55
Wellington
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30 May
8h 05mChristchurch
8h 05m
1 stop
20:20
Cairns
3 Jun
09:00Cairns
22h 30m
1 stop
07:30
Christchurch
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20 Jul
19h 35mWellington
19h 35m
1 stop
07:25
Cairns
22 Jul
17:00Cairns
15h 50m
1 stop
08:50
Wellington
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