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 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 7

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 ($437) and Virgin Australia ($891).

Question 8

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 ($437) and Virgin Australia ($891).

Question 9

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 Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 10

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 Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 11

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 $1,070 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 $1,496.

Question 12

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 $704 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,106 and $955 respectively.

Question 13

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 $704 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,106 and $955 respectively.

Question 14

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 $544 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 $544.

Question 15

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 $544 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 $544.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from Cairns to New Zealand, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from Cairns to New Zealand, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 18

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to New Zealand direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is to Auckland (AKL) and costs $605.

Question 19

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to New Zealand direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is to Auckland (AKL) and costs $605.

Question 20

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 55m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 21

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 55m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 22

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 Wellington, which takes 8h 50m.

Question 23

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 Wellington, which takes 8h 50m.

Question 24

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $620, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 25

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $620, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Low season	November
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$262

$262 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to New Zealand

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to New Zealand

Cheap Flights from Cairns to New Zealand

Book Cheap Cairns to New Zealand Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

Recent one-way flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

Recent last minute flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

Recent direct flight deals from Cairns to New Zealand

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to New Zealand flights

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 $544 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 $544.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to New Zealand?

No, with an average price for the route of $620, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 $704 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,106 and $955 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 Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Cairns to New Zealand, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direc between Cairns and New Zealand?

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to New Zealand direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is to Auckland (AKL) and costs $605.

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 ($437) and Virgin Australia ($891).

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 Wellington, which takes 8h 50m.

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 55m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Good to know

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

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 $1,070 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 $1,496.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Cairns to New Zealand

Everything you need to know for your flight from Cairns to New Zealand

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights to New Zealand

Complete your trip to New Zealand with a hotel stay or car hire

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from other airports in Cairns to New Zealand

Flights from Cairns to popular cities in New Zealand

Find deals for your return flight