Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 6

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to New Zealand were found on Jetstar ($577) and Virgin Australia ($779).

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Zealand on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

Question 8

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $617 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $863.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to New Zealand is February, when tickets cost $721 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,179 and $1,117 respectively.

Question 10

What is the cheapest Cairns to New Zealand flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Cairns found in the last 72 hours was to Christchurch, at $273 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Christchurch (CHC), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $273.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cairns to New Zealand, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Cairns to New Zealand. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $584 and arriving in Auckland (AKL). On average, Jetstar offers the best prices for direct flights between Cairns and New Zealand.

Question 13

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from Cairns to New Zealand departs at 11:55, landing in Auckland at 18:35.

Question 14

How many flights are there between Cairns and New Zealand per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in New Zealand, with an average flight time of 4h 47m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 5 flights.

Question 15

How long does a flight from Cairns to New Zealand take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to New Zealand depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to New Zealand from Cairns are to Auckland, which takes 4h 40m, Christchurch, which takes 4h 55m, and Queenstown, which takes 14h 10m.

Question 16

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Cairns to New Zealand sets off at 11:55 and lands in Auckland at 18:35.

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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Cairns to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Cairns found in the last 72 hours was to Christchurch, at $273 return. The most popular route is from Cairns (CNS) to Christchurch (CHC), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $273.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to New Zealand?

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to New Zealand is February, when tickets cost $721 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,179 and $1,117 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to New Zealand?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Zealand on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to New Zealand?

To get a below-average price on the flight from Cairns to New Zealand, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and New Zealand?

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to New Zealand?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to New Zealand were found on Jetstar ($577) and Virgin Australia ($779).

How long does a flight from Cairns to New Zealand take?

The duration of a flight to New Zealand depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to New Zealand from Cairns are to Auckland, which takes 4h 40m, Christchurch, which takes 4h 55m, and Queenstown, which takes 14h 10m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and New Zealand?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Cairns and New Zealand per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in New Zealand, with an average flight time of 4h 47m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 5 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to New Zealand?

The earliest flight from Cairns to New Zealand departs at 11:55, landing in Auckland at 18:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to New Zealand?

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from Cairns to New Zealand sets off at 11:55 and lands in Auckland at 18:35.

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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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $617 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $863.

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