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CNS — AKL
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 3 December 2025.
Thu 25/1209:20CNS - AKL
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,309
Wed 24/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,650
Mon 22/1218:05CNS - AKL
1 stop26h 25mJetstar
Mon 5/107:15AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$1,943
Mon 22/1209:20CNS - AKL
2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 5/116:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$2,276
Thu 25/1211:45CNS - AKL
2 stops17h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1220:45AKL - CNS
2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,313
Wed 24/1211:45CNS - AKL
2 stops17h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1218:30AKL - CNS
2 stops19h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,699
Best flights from Cairns to Auckland
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Auckland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Tue 20/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Thu 29/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$587
Tue 17/207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/208:05AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$813
Sat 17/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sat 24/107:15AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$670
Sat 2/509:40CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Tue 12/520:50AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 50mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$705
Fri 27/217:20CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/308:05AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$841
Thu 15/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Thu 22/116:40AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$716
Fri 27/209:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sun 1/321:45AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$726
Sat 7/309:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Mon 9/306:15AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$787
Fri 16/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Fri 23/106:35AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$803
Sat 2/509:40CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Mon 11/506:15AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$805
Sat 2/509:40CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Sat 9/506:15AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$805
Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Auckland based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Sat 2/511:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/507:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$1,021
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Auckland
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 15/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Thu 22/116:40AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$716
Fri 16/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Fri 23/106:35AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$758
Sat 17/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sat 24/107:15AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$670
Tue 20/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Thu 29/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$587
One-way flights from Cairns to Auckland
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Thu 15/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$391
Sun 3/507:00CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$412
Tue 17/207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$417
Mon 18/509:40CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/12$421
Tue 9/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$436
Sat 31/118:05CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$442
Thu 29/118:05CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$443
Tue 24/217:20CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$450
Wed 18/217:20CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$454
Fri 27/206:00CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$459
Find 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 3 December 2025.
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 3 December 2025.
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Cairns
Fly to
Auckland
Route
Departure
Return
Price
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 20/1
07:15-20:15
1 stop10h 00m
Auckland Intl
Thu 29/1
20:55-10:55
1 stop17h 00m
$587
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 17/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Sat 24/1
07:15-13:10
1 stop8h 55m
$670
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 2/5
09:40-23:35
1 stop11h 55m
Auckland Intl
Tue 12/5
20:50-10:40
1 stop15h 50m
$705
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Thu 15/1
07:15-07:35
1 stop21h 20m
Auckland Intl
Thu 22/1
16:40-09:05
1 stop19h 25m
$716
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 27/2
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Sun 1/3
21:45-10:55
1 stop16h 10m
$726
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 7/3
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Mon 9/3
06:15-17:30
1 stop14h 15m
$787
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 16/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Fri 23/1
06:35-18:00
1 stop14h 25m
$803
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 2/5
09:40-23:35
1 stop11h 55m
Auckland Intl
Mon 11/5
06:15-18:20
1 stop14h 05m
$805
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 2/5
09:40-23:35
1 stop11h 55m
Auckland Intl
Sat 9/5
06:15-18:20
1 stop14h 05m
$805
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 17/2
07:15-18:40
1 stop8h 25m
Auckland Intl
Wed 25/2
08:05-16:40
1 stop11h 35m
$813
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Best time to book a flight 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 28 November 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 77 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $319). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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 3 December 2025.
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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Auckland flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Auckland flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Auckland chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Auckland on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Auckland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $662.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Auckland?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Auckland, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 13m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Auckland?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Auckland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 38m.
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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.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?
There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Auckland in 10h. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Auckland is about 3616 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Auckland round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($610), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Auckland. Jetstar is 30% 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 $287. Air New Zealand flights start at $506 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $553 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 Virgin Australia (57%), Air New Zealand (57%) and Singapore Airlines (55%).
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $319). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $730). 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.
Explore flights to Auckland departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 December 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Auckland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
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