Cheap flights from Cairns to New Zealand from $208

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Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 06:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$382Jetstar
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Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 06:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$422Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 06:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$445Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 06:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$448Jetstar
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Thu, 9 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 06:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$466Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 13:10CNS-ZQN
14h 20m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:30 - 23:05ZQN-CNS
8h 35m1 stop
$616Virgin Australia
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Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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22:55 - 08:25CNS-ZQN
30h 30m1 stop
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13:05 - 10:40ZQN-CNS
24h 35m1 stop
Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 16:45CNS-ZQN
17h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 19:10ZQN-CNS
28h 30m1 stop
$649Virgin Australia
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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22:55 - 06:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
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16:05 - 21:00CHC-CNS
7h 55m1 stop
Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
09:20 - 07:25CNS-CHC
19h 05m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
19:10 - 09:45CHC-CNS
17h 35m1 stop
$835Air New Zealand
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct

Jetstar flights from Cairns to New Zealand

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to New Zealand flight tickets
Jetstar
19 Oct
CNS22:55Cairns
4h 55m
CHC06:50Christchurch
29 Oct
CHC08:05Christchurch
5h 35m
CNS10:40Cairns
Jetstar
7 Oct
CNS22:55Cairns
4h 55m
CHC06:50Christchurch
22 Oct
CHC08:05Christchurch
5h 35m
CNS10:40Cairns
Jetstar
7 Oct
CNS22:55Cairns
4h 55m
CHC06:50Christchurch
17 Oct
CHC08:05Christchurch
5h 35m
CNS10:40Cairns

Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to New Zealand

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Cairns to New Zealand flight tickets
Air New Zealand
12 Oct
CNS09:20Cairns
19h 05m
2 stops
CHC07:25Christchurch
19 Oct
CHC19:10Christchurch
17h 35m
1 stop
CNS09:45Cairns
Air New Zealand
6 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
4h 40m
AKL18:35Auckland Intl
13 Sept
AKL07:10Auckland Intl
5h 35m
CNS10:45Cairns
Air New Zealand
9 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
4h 40m
AKL18:35Auckland Intl
15 Sept
AKL07:10Auckland Intl
5h 35m
CNS10:45Cairns

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CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$382

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 7/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 22/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$422

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 7/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$445

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 9/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 22/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$448

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 7/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$466

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 23/1

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/1

17:30-23:05

1 stop8h 35m

$616

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Tue 7/10

22:55-08:25

1 stop30h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 21/10

13:05-10:40

1 stop24h 35m

$638

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 12/10

19:50-16:45

1 stop17h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 19/10

17:40-19:10

1 stop28h 30m

$648

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

16:05-21:00

1 stop7h 55m

$652

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 12/10

09:20-07:25

2 stops19h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 19/10

19:10-09:45

1 stop17h 35m

$835

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from Cairns is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $639, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit New Zealand in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Cairns, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $653.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $917. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to New Zealand is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,300.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $667. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New Zealand is in the morning when prices are around $1,088.

What is the cheapest Cairns to New Zealand flight route?

Fly from Cairns to Christchurch for the best Cairns - New Zealand flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around $795 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from Cairns for as low as $551 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cairns to New Zealand flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to New Zealand flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Cairns to New Zealand flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Cairns to New Zealand.

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Best price found

$229

Fastest flight time

4h 40m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in New Zealand

2 airports
The best one-way flight to New Zealand from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $229. The best return flight deal from Cairns to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $374.
The fastest flight from Cairns to New Zealand takes 4h 40m
Direct flights go from Cairns to New Zealand on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Jetstar..
There are 2 airports near New Zealand: Auckland Intl (AKL), Christchurch (CHC)
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to New Zealand.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New Zealand may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Zealand. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to New Zealand?

Best airlines flying from Cairns to New Zealand

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JetstarPriceFrom $356Free cancellationRating
6.5
469 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $559Free cancellationRating
8.0
505 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $606Free cancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $620Free cancellationRating
7.5
415 reviews
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