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Departure
Return
Price
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Sun 9/3
06:45-11:15
1 stop7h 30m
Cairns
Sat 15/3
16:05-05:10
1 stop10h 05m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Tue 4/3
06:45-11:00
1 stop7h 15m
Cairns
Sat 15/3
16:05-05:10
1 stop10h 05m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Fri 21/3
15:35-22:10
1 stop9h 35m
Cairns
Fri 28/3
09:05-00:25
1 stop12h 20m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Tue 18/3
22:10-12:05
2 stops64h 55m
Cairns
Tue 25/3
12:45-16:15
2 stops48h 30m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Thu 30/1
00:55-17:20
1 stop19h 25m
Cairns
Fri 28/2
18:35-15:05
1 stop17h 30m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Wed 5/3
19:55-19:15
2 stops50h 20m
Cairns
Wed 12/3
06:00-05:50
2 stops44h 50m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Fri 14/3
19:10-08:20
1 stop16h 10m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Mon 17/3
07:25-08:35
1 stop28h 10m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Mon 17/3
11:40-22:10
2 stops13h 30m
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Thu 13/3
00:55-17:20
1 stop19h 25m
Best time to book a flight to Cairns
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Travel insights for flights to Cairns
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
How long is the flight to Cairns?
On average, a flight from Auckland to Cairns takes 5 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?
The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns are Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?
The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.
Rainfall in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.
Temperature in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 19 January 2025.
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Reviews
Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Food
Crew
Comfort
Reviews
Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
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