Cheapest flights to Cairns airports
Find the cheapest flights to these Cairns airports from your nearest city or airport
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Auckland TO Cairns
Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)
Typically, flights to Cairns from Auckland are cheaper when flying from Auckland Intl to Cairns, which has an average price of $663
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM AUCKLAND | May | 12% cheaper | Flying from Auckland to Cairns costs on average just $581 in May |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM AUCKLAND | December | 26% more expensive | It costs about $834 for flights to Cairns from Auckland in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CAIRNS FROM AUCKLAND | December | 277% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Cairns from Auckland in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Cairns?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?
In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Cairns. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $581. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Cairns from New Zealand during June instead. Flights to Cairns in June, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $591.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?
Most flyers found that booking tickets 28 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Cairns. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $663.
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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $688. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New Zealand to Cairns for around $750.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairns?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cairns is in the morning. Flights from New Zealand to Cairns during this time can be as low as $694. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $722.
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
Check out some of the best fares from airports in New Zealand to Cairns found recently by users on momondo
Find the cheapest one-way flights to Cairns
If you're looking for one-way flights from New Zealand to Cairns, view some of our deals below provided by Jetstar
Which airlines fly to Cairns?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Cairns
Popular routes to Cairns
Most frequently searched flights to Cairns along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Start planning your trip to Cairns
Start planning your trip today
Get an overview of the top hotels in the most popular neighbourhoods of Cairns
Find hotels in CairnsTop hire cars in Cairns
Experience Cairns from behind the wheel! Learn more about the best car hire deals
Find cars in Cairns