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Fri, 12 Sept
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CNS - IVC
674$
658$
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
52%Trains in Invercargill are 52% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$5.00
Invercargill$2.38
MealMid-priced restaurant
9%A meal in Invercargill is 9% cheaper than a meal in Cairns.
Cairns$20.00
Invercargill$18.28
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
63%A taxi fare in Invercargill is 63% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$10.00
Invercargill$3.66
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
14%Coffee in Invercargill is 14% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$5.92
Invercargill$5.09
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.1 NZD
1 NZD = 0.92 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 6/08
Distance: 3884 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms
Invercargill airports
Invercargill (IVC)How far from city centre: 4 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Invercargill

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Invercargill?
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How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Invercargill at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Invercargill is $658. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Invercargill expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Invercargill costs an average of 3.66 AUD, 63% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 52% less in Invercargill: 2.38 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.28 AUD in Invercargill, 9% less than the 20.00 AUD in Cairns.

The price of the coffee is around 14% cheaper in Invercargill, with an average of 5.09 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 5.92 AUD.

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Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Invercargill?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
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Which airports have flights between Cairns and Invercargill?
Which are the airlines with flights from Cairns to Invercargill?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Cairns to Invercargill are:

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