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Air New Zealand flights from Cairns (CNS) starting at $477*
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Explore Air NZ flights from Cairns CNS departing in the next 90 days
Fares shown in this carousel are for one way flights scheduled to depart over the next 3 months. Use the filters to narrow down your search for flights from Cairns.
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Cairns (CNS)to
Auckland (AKL)Depart: 02 Jun 2026From$477Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, one wayseat
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Christchurch (CHC)Depart: 28 May 2026From$477Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, one wayseat
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Dunedin (DUD)Depart: 12 May 2026From$577Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, one wayseat
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Napier (NPE)Depart: 21 Apr 2026From$577Refreshed: 15 hrs agoPer person, one wayseat
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New Plymouth (NPL)Depart: 12 May 2026From$577Refreshed: 22 hrs agoPer person, one wayseat
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Nelson (NSN)Depart: 16 May 2026From$597Refreshed: 10 hrs agoPer person, one wayseat
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Palmerston North (PMR)Depart: 12 May 2026From$577Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, one wayseat
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Rarotonga (RAR)Depart: 12 May 2026From$693Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, one wayseat
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Tauranga (TRG)Depart: 12 May 2026From$577Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, one wayseat
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Wellington (WLG)Depart: 12 May 2026From$477Refreshed: 22 hrs agoPer person, one wayseat
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Queenstown (ZQN)Depart: 18 Jun 2026From$597Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, one wayseat
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Explore Air NZ flights from Cairns CNS departing in the next 90 days
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Los Angeles (LAX)07 May 2026 - 17 May 2026From$2,297Refreshed: 13 hrs agoPer person, returnEconomy
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San Francisco (SFO)19 May 2026 - 26 May 2026From$1,731Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, returnEconomy
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Vancouver (YVR)15 Jun 2026 - 14 Jul 2026From$2,820Refreshed: 1 day agoPer person, returnEconomy
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From | To | Fare Type | Dates | Price |
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| Sydney (SYD) | Auckland (AKL) | Per person, one way / seat | Depart: 01 Nov 2026 | From $342 Refreshed: 23 hrs ago |
| Melbourne (MEL) | Auckland (AKL) | Per person, one way / seat | Depart: 24 Jun 2026 | From $361 Refreshed: 23 hrs ago |
| Brisbane (BNE) | Auckland (AKL) | Per person, one way / seat | Depart: 23 Jun 2026 | From $375 Refreshed: 1 day ago |
| Perth (PER) | Auckland (AKL) | Per person, one way / theworks | Depart: 26 Aug 2026 | From $697 Refreshed: 1 day ago |
| Sydney (SYD) | Queenstown (ZQN) | Per person, one way / seat | Depart: 06 Aug 2026 | From $363 Refreshed: 2 hrs ago |
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Compare & book Air NZ flights from Cairns CNS
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From | To | Fare Type | Dates | Price |
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| Melbourne (MEL) | Los Angeles (LAX) | Per person, return / Economy | 12 Aug 2026 - 08 Sep 2026 | From $1,556 Refreshed: 1 day ago |
| Sydney (SYD) | Los Angeles (LAX) | Per person, return / Economy | 26 Oct 2026 - 16 Nov 2026 | From $1,542 Refreshed: 1 day ago |
| Brisbane (BNE) | Los Angeles (LAX) | Per person, return / Economy | 07 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2026 | From $1,650 Refreshed: 2 hrs ago |
| Melbourne (MEL) | Vancouver (YVR) | Per person, return / Economy | 24 Aug 2026 - 27 Sep 2026 | From $2,470 Refreshed: 1 day ago |
| Sydney (SYD) | Honolulu (HNL) | Per person, return / Economy | 19 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026 | From $1,658 Refreshed: 13 hrs ago |
*Fares displayed have been available for flights searched within the last 24 hours and may not currently be available at time of booking. Flights may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Additional fees, including service/card payment fees may apply. Other terms and conditions may also apply.
*Fares displayed to New Zealand and Pacific Island destinations are one way while fares displayed to USA, Canada, Mexico and Japan destinations are return.