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Tue, 13 Jan

Qantas Airways2 stops

CNS - NSN

690$

673$

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

30%Trains in Nelson are 30% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns$5.00

Nelson$3.50

MealMid-priced restaurant

12%A meal in Nelson is 12% cheaper than a meal in Cairns.

Cairns$26.00

Nelson$22.77

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

69%A taxi fare in Nelson is 69% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns$10.00

Nelson$3.11

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

22%Coffee in Nelson is 22% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns$6.36

Nelson$4.96

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 1.15 NZD

1 NZD = 0.88 AUD

Last checked on Fri, 5/12

Distance: 3771 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

Nelson airports

Nelson Airport (NSN)How far from city centre: 2 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Nelson

How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Nelson at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Nelson is $673. 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 Nelson expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Nelson costs an average of 3.11 AUD, 69% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 30% less in Nelson: 3.50 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 22.77 AUD in Nelson, 12% less than the 26.00 AUD in Cairns.

The price of the coffee is around 22% cheaper in Nelson, with an average of 4.96 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.36 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Nelson?

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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