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$340 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to New Zealand

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to New Zealand departing on 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Auckland
Auckland1 stop$602
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$805
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$777
Queenstown
Queenstown1 stop$777

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$340
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Auckland

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  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Cairns to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Cairns to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Cairns to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from Cairns is February.
  • Morning departure is around 9% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top airline flying from Cairns to New Zealand

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
JetstarOverall score based on 463 reviews
7.3Crew
5.6Food
5.0Entertainment
6.8Boarding
6.3Comfort
Airline reviews

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

6.0 GoodRuby, Nov 2024PPP - SYD
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The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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Recent return flight deals

17/3Mon
1 stopJetstar
14h 10mCNS-AKL
25/3Tue
1 stopJetstar
17h 40mAKL-CNS
$602
17/3Mon
1 stopJetstar
20h 10mCNS-AKL
25/3Tue
1 stopJetstar
17h 40mAKL-CNS
$637
28/3Fri
2 stops
13h 30mCNS-CHC
31/3Mon
1 stop
20h 05mCHC-CNS
$858
8/3Sat
1 stopVirgin Australia
7h 40mCNS-ZQN
13/3Thu
2 stopsVirgin Australia
11h 10mZQN-CNS
$865
26/3Wed
1 stop
14h 00mCNS-WLG
30/3Sun
1 stop
22h 40mWLG-CNS
$919
21/3Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
17h 40mCNS-ZQN
28/3Fri
2 stopsVirgin Australia
11h 10mZQN-CNS
$936
26/3Wed
2 stopsAir New Zealand
19h 50mCNS-WLG
30/3Sun
2 stopsAir New Zealand
18h 20mWLG-CNS
$1,071
20/6Fri
2 stopsQantas Airways
22h 35mCNS-WLG
27/6Fri
2 stopsQantas Airways
16h 50mWLG-CNS
$1,126
20/6Fri
2 stopsQantas Airways
22h 35mCNS-WLG
21/6Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
10h 30mWLG-CNS
$1,133
28/3Fri
2 stopsAir New Zealand
13h 10mCNS-CHC
31/3Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
19h 35mCHC-CNS
$1,322

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Recent one-way flight deals

30/3Sun
1 stopJetstar
20h 05mCNS-AKL
$340
17/2Mon
1 stopJetstar
14h 10mCNS-AKL
$430
15/4Tue
1 stop
17h 20mCNS-WLG
$450
17/2Mon
2 stops
11h 30mCNS-WLG
$469
8/3Sat
1 stopVirgin Australia
26h 00mCNS-ZQN
$534
8/3Sat
2 stopsVirgin Australia
52h 10mCNS-ZQN
$630
5/2Wed
1 stopEmirates
8h 30mCNS-CHC
$660
5/2Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
13h 40mCNS-CHC
$667
7/2Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
14h 55mCNS-CHC
$710
24/2Mon
1 stopEmirates
21h 45mCNS-WLG
$1,598

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Last minute flights from Cairns to New Zealand

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

1/2Sat
multi-stop
8h 40mCNS-AKL
16/2Sun
multi-stop
27h 25mAKL-CNS
$1,142
1/2Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 40mCNS-AKL
16/2Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
10h 10mAKL-CNS
$1,354
1/2Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
15h 25mCNS-AKL
16/2Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 00mAKL-CNS
$2,028
1/2Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
15h 25mCNS-AKL
16/2Sun
multi-stopQantas Airways
13h 15mAKL-CNS
$2,391

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