Question 1

How long is the flight to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Auckland, which takes 5h 35m, Christchurch, which takes 8h 05m, Wellington, which takes 13h 50m, and Queenstown, which takes 27h 20m.

Question 2

How long is the flight to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Auckland, which takes 5h 35m, Christchurch, which takes 8h 05m, Wellington, which takes 13h 50m, and Queenstown, which takes 27h 20m.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cairns was found on the route from Christchurch, at $565 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Cairns and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $629 in the last 3 days. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cairns was found on the route from Christchurch, at $565 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Cairns and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $629 in the last 3 days. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Central Cairns is 4 km away from Cairns Airport. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

Accepted Answer

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport, also commonly referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl. The airport code is CNS. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

How many cities have direct flights to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Cairns from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Auckland, with 15 direct flights each week.

Question 8

How many cities have direct flights to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Cairns from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Auckland, with 15 direct flights each week.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $654. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $971 on average.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $774 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,009 and $917 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $774.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $774 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,009 and $917 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $774.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

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 to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

Which airline offers the most flights to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Cairns, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 4 per week, followed by Jetstar with 3 flights per week.

Question 17

Which airline offers the most flights to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Cairns, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 4 per week, followed by Jetstar with 3 flights per week.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $480 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $636.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 21

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 70 direct flights from within New Zealand to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 55% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 22

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 70 direct flights from within New Zealand to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 55% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 23

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 486 direct flights from within New Zealand to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 24

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 486 direct flights from within New Zealand to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 25

How many long-haul flights are there to Cairns each week?

Accepted Answer

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Cairns. Instead, there are 21 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

Question 26

How many long-haul flights are there to Cairns each week?

Accepted Answer

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Cairns. Instead, there are 21 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

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What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cairns was found on the route from Christchurch, at $565 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Cairns and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $629 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Which airline offers the most flights to Cairns?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Cairns, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 4 per week, followed by Jetstar with 3 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

There are around 70 direct flights from within New Zealand to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 55% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

Each week there are around 486 direct flights from within New Zealand to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Cairns each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Cairns. Instead, there are 21 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

How many cities have direct flights to Cairns?

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Cairns from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Auckland, with 15 direct flights each week.

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FAQs - booking Cairns flights

What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Cairns was found on the route from Christchurch, at $565 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Cairns and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $629 in the last 3 days.

How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

Central Cairns is 4 km away from Cairns Airport.

What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport, also commonly referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl. The airport code is CNS.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $654. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $971 on average.

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

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 to Cairns.

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

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

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns 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 to Cairns?

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 to Cairns 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 Cairns?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $480 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $636.

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