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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $698 and $1,124 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $558 on Jetstar (21 Oct-28 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 13m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 38m. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $649. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $698 and $1,124 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $558 on Jetstar (21 Oct-28 Oct). Find deals

Question 5

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

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Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Auckland on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

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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.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

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There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Auckland in 9h 05m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Auckland is about 3616 km.

Question 8

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Auckland round-trip?

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($597), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Auckland. Jetstar is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

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

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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 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $110). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 Cairns to Auckland?

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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. Tuesday mornings 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 Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

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On average you can expect to pay $566 for a flight from Cairns to Auckland. The cheapest flight overall is $444 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $558.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Auckland are Singapore Airlines (72%), Air China (72%) and Virgin Australia (64%).

Question 16

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

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Travellers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 88% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 17

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Cairns to Auckland at least 48 days early can save you up to 38% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 48 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Cairns to Auckland for as little as $647 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 $1,208 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 18

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

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Auckland from Cairns. Prices for February average $888 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $527. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 19

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

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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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Question 20

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

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To fly from Cairns to Auckland, you need to book a flight from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland Intl (AKL). Nonstop flights to Auckland Intl from Cairns take 4h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Cairns to Auckland Intl offered by 1 airline.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland?

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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 Cairns to Auckland.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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When you search for this flight from Cairns to Auckland, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 25

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Auckland from Cairns.

Question 26

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Cairns to Auckland with no change fees.

Question 27

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

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Round-trip from	$558
One-way from	$315
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$826
Good one-way deal	$493 or less

Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $315

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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