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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $355

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — AKL
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
Sat 4/5
Sat 11/5

The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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 29 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,182

Round-trip from

$193
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Auckland?

Travellers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 25% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Cairns to Auckland at least 18 days early can save you up to 45% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cairns to Auckland for as little as $1,131 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 $1,195 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Auckland from Cairns. Prices for August average $1,097 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $656. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland (CNS - AKL)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Auckland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to Auckland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Cairns and Auckland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,851 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights we've come across from Cairns to Auckland. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 18/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$978
Sat 18/512:45CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,008
Sat 18/512:45CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/506:35AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,055
Thu 11/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,129

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Auckland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and Auckland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,851 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qantas Airways flights departing from Cairns and landing in Auckland. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 18/506:00CNS - AKL
2 stops9h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 25/515:30AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,301
Fri 6/906:00CNS - AKL
2 stops9h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 6/920:40AKL - CNS
2 stops18h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$2,439

Cheap Cairns to Auckland flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Auckland specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,851 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Auckland in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 18/509:00CNS - AKL
2 stops27h 10mJetstar
Sat 25/506:15AKL - CNS
2 stops28h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$958
Sat 18/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$978
Sat 18/512:45CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,008
Sat 18/512:45CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/506:35AKL - CNS
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,055
Sat 18/506:00CNS - AKL
2 stops9h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 25/515:30AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,301

Cairns to Auckland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Auckland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,851 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Auckland in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 11/719:10CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 25mJetstar
Thu 25/706:15AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$722
Thu 18/719:10CNS - AKL
1 stop25h 55mJetstar
Sun 28/722:30AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$771
Fri 22/1109:00CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 50mJetstar
Tue 26/1113:55AKL - CNS
1 stop24h 20mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$793
Sun 29/1209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sat 15/213:55AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$838
Sun 29/1209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sun 16/215:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 35mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$842
Sun 29/1209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Mon 17/220:40AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$845
Fri 4/1009:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Thu 10/1014:05AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$852
Fri 6/907:00CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/922:30AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$944
Sat 18/509:00CNS - AKL
2 stops27h 10mJetstar
Sat 25/506:15AKL - CNS
2 stops28h 10mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$958

Direct flights to Auckland from Cairns

Discover direct flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,851 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Cairns to Auckland. Users can also choose from other Cairns to Auckland flights by using the search form above.
Sat 18/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/507:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$978
Thu 11/711:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/707:05AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,129

One-way flights to Auckland from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,851 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Cairns to Auckland. Users can also find round-trip Cairns to Auckland flights by using the search form above.
Sat 11/506:00CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$355
Tue 28/506:00CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 55mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$387
Fri 6/909:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$390
Wed 25/906:00CNS - AKL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$396
Sun 8/906:00CNS - AKL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$406
Mon 23/906:35CNS - AKL
1 stop15h 00mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$414
Tue 10/918:55CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$421
Tue 7/520:50CNS - AKL
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$422
Tue 24/909:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$429

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 115,851 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$722 - $1,301

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 11/7

1 stop17h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/7

1 stop9h 20m

$722

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 18/7

1 stop25h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/7

1 stop11h 55m

$771

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 6/9

1 stop9h 55m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/9

1 stop11h 55m

$944

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 18/5

2 stops27h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/5

2 stops28h 10m

$958

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 18/5

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/5

Nonstop5h 40m

$978

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 11/7

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/7

1 stop9h 20m

$993

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 18/5

1 stop10h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/5

Nonstop5h 40m

$1,008

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 18/5

1 stop10h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/5

1 stop18h 00m

$1,055

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 18/5

2 stops9h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/5

1 stop9h 05m

$1,301

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Deals found on 28/4

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
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 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Auckland flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Auckland by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Auckland by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Auckland is currently $402 while a return flight costs $970. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $114). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in February is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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.

January

$207

February

$266

March

$261

April

$234

May

$232

June

$236

July

$241

August

$210

September

$231

October

$192

November

$239

December

$237

Temperature and rainfall in Auckland by month

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

AKL

Temperature

11 - 20 °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 29 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Cairns to Auckland by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
992 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
666 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Auckland for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Auckland for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $722, but on average you can expect to pay $1,222.

  • Are there direct flights from Cairns to Auckland for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from Cairns to Auckland under $1,000. A good price for a direct flight from Cairns to Auckland is less than $1,054.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

    The Cairns to Auckland Intl flight path was viewed by 4 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 ($722), Air New Zealand ($978), and Qantas Airways ($1,301) offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Auckland. Jetstar is 34% 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 $355 Air New Zealand flights start at $544 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $596 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Auckland are Air New Zealand (75%), Singapore Airlines (75%) and Air China (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    On average you can expect to pay $539 for a flight from Cairns to Auckland. The cheapest flight overall is $502 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $693.

  • What does CNS to AKL mean?

    CNS and AKL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. CNS to AKL refers to a flight route from Cairns Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Auckland flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Auckland with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Auckland flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Auckland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Auckland flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Auckland flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 29/4.

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