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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $307

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

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 Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS). 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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$663

One-way from

$307

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$968

Good round-trip deal

$928 or less

Good one-way deal

$415 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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4/4
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns.
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Sun 4/519:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Tue 20/506:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 30mJetstar
Deal found 21/3$663
Wed 30/417:05AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/516:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$665
Mon 14/715:55AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 11/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/3$914
Mon 14/707:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$1,015
Sun 11/521:25AKL - CNS
2 stops64h 10mChina Southern
Tue 27/512:15CNS - AKL
2 stops49h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 20/3$8,149
Fri 9/519:45AKL - CNS
2 stops46h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/506:00CNS - AKL
2 stops46h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/3$21,044

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Cairns 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 21 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Tue 20/5

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

$663

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

17:05-23:35

1 stop8h 30m

Cairns

Wed 14/5

16:55-04:30

1 stop9h 35m

$665

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/7

15:55-22:50

1 stop8h 55m

Cairns

Mon 11/8

06:00-23:55

1 stop15h 55m

$914

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/7

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Mon 11/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,015

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/6

06:10-17:50

1 stop13h 40m

Cairns

Thu 19/6

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

$1,039

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

21:25-11:35

2 stops64h 10m

Cairns

Thu 19/6

12:15-15:35

2 stops49h 20m

$8,137

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/5

19:45-15:55

2 stops46h 10m

Cairns

Sun 18/5

06:00-06:00

2 stops46h 00m

$21,044

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/4

06:40-23:20

1 stop19h 40m

$307

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/4

17:05-08:25

1 stop17h 20m

$342

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/4

07:10-09:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$451

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 14 March 2025.

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.

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Cairns in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 March 2025.

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. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 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.

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 21 March 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
China Southern
7.5
Good
90 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,194 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 198 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Cairns.

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

    Jetstar, at $663, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Jetstar is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $342 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 $451 and $494, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns? While on average our users pay $735, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $365. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Cairns), is priced around $611.

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

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

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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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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JetstarCheapest$639Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$864Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,092Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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