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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $385

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$658

One-way from

$385

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$998
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/2-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Sat 22/216:05CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Mon 31/315:45AKL - CNS
1 stop20h 25mJetstar
Deal found 18/1$658
Sat 22/216:05CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/306:45AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$665
Sat 19/411:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 26/407:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,070
Mon 14/413:35CNS - AKL
2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 19/415:15AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,113
Mon 8/911:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Sat 27/908:50AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$2,261
Sun 26/118:35CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/200:55AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$20,662

Find flights from Cairns to Auckland within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

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CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 22/2

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/3

15:45-09:10

1 stop20h 25m

$658

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 22/2

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/3

06:45-14:00

1 stop10h 15m

$665

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 19/4

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/4

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,070

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 14/4

13:35-07:35

2 stops16h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/4

15:15-23:05

1 stop9h 50m

$1,113

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 22/3

09:00-05:10

1 stop17h 10m

$385

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 27/3

17:20-05:10

1 stop8h 50m

$386

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 12/4

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$558

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 19/2

12:45-07:35

2 stops15h 50m

$605

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Cairns to Auckland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $110). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Auckland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Rainfall in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Auckland. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
468 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

    The Cairns to Auckland Intl flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($658), Air New Zealand ($1,070), and Qantas Airways ($1,113) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Auckland. Jetstar is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Auckland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $385. Air New Zealand flights start at $558 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $605 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $110). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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