Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Newcastle to Cairns, Virgin Australia or Jetstar?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newcastle to Cairns are Virgin Australia and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $434 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $260 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Newcastle to Cairns take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 3,010 km separating Newcastle to Cairns in about 2h 55m.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newcastle to Cairns was $179 for a one-way ticket and $349 for a return.

Question 4

Which airports will I be using when flying from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Newcastle you will be using Newcastle Williamtown. You will be landing at Cairns, also known as Cairns.

Question 5

Which airlines fly direct between Newcastle and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Newcastle to Cairns direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is $143.

Question 6

Which airlines fly direct between Newcastle and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Newcastle to Cairns direct and that is Jetstar. The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is $143.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newcastle to Cairns flight route.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Newcastle to Cairns is March, where tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $578 and $482 respectively.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Newcastle to Cairns is March, where tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $578 and $482 respectively.

Question 10

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newcastle 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 from Newcastle to Cairns.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

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 to Cairns with an airline and back to Newcastle with another airline.

Question 13

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Newcastle 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 from Newcastle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 14

How often are flights from Newcastle to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Newcastle and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 51% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 91 minutes.

Question 15

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newcastle to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 51% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 16

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 17

What is the most punctual flight time for Newcastle to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 18

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

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 19

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

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 20

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Newcastle to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($349) and Virgin Australia ($395).

Question 21

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Newcastle to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($349) and Virgin Australia ($395).

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Newcastle to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Newcastle to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $395 on average.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $395 on average.

Question 26

How much is a return flight from Newcastle to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cairns from Newcastle usually cost between $371 and $425 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on Jetstar (15 Sept–22 Sept).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairns is Jetstar, followed by Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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