Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $762 and $1,035 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $718 on Jetstar (17 Aug-24 Aug). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $762 and $1,035 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $718 on Jetstar (17 Aug-24 Aug). Find deals

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $710. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 84% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cairns on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 44m.

Question 6

How popular is this Auckland to Cairns flight route?

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Within the past month, 256 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Cairns.

Question 7

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

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Jetstar, at $718, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Cairns. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Jetstar is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

$261 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $434 and $692, respectively.

Question 9

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Cairns flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns? While on average our users pay $748, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $426. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Cairns), is priced around $638.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Cairns?

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Before booking your flight to Cairns from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (64%), Air New Zealand (64%), Singapore Airlines( 51%).

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Cairns?

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Consider Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Auckland to Cairns.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Cairns?

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Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cairns. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 18

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Auckland to Cairns at least 58 days early can save you up to 30% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Auckland to Cairns for as little as $726 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $865 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

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February can be a great time to fly to Cairns from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about $974. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $624. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 20

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Cairns in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

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You will need to book a flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns if you want to fly from Auckland to Cairns. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Cairns from the Auckland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from AKL to CNS to be around 5h 35m.

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Auckland to Cairns. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Cairns?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Auckland to Cairns for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Cairns with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Auckland to Cairns with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Cairns become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Auckland to Cairns on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$718
One-way from	$261
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$871
Good round-trip deal	$991 or less
Good one-way deal	$455 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$612	Average$764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$734	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$844	Average$1,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,111	Average$1,311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $261

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cairns are usually found in February or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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