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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $343

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$615

One-way from

$343

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$809
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($301 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2025.

Tue 12/822:55CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Tue 19/806:15AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$615
Fri 15/806:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/817:05AKL - CNS
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$692
Tue 26/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/7$950
Mon 20/1020:30CNS - AKL
1 stop15h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 30/1011:40AKL - CNS
2 stops14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$1,086
Sat 16/818:40CNS - AKL
1 stop27h 15mEmirates
Sat 23/806:15AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 45mEmirates
Deal found 2/7$1,111

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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 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 12/8

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/8

06:15-17:10

1 stop12h 55m

$615

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 15/8

06:00-04:45

1 stop20h 45m

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/8

17:05-20:55

1 stop29h 50m

$692

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 26/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$950

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 20/10

20:30-15:05

1 stop15h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

11:40-23:05

2 stops14h 25m

$1,086

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 16/8

18:40-23:55

1 stop27h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/8

06:15-18:00

1 stop13h 45m

$1,111

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 12/8

22:55-11:50

1 stop10h 55m

$343

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 3/11

09:15-05:10

1 stop16h 55m

$404

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 9/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$546

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 25/10

07:00-19:35

1 stop9h 35m

$565

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Auckland

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 27 June 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 47 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, May 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.

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

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 3 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Cairns to Auckland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

    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.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($615), Air New Zealand ($950), and Qantas Airways ($1,086) 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 $343. Air New Zealand flights start at $546 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $565 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 Singapore Airlines (85%), Air China (85%) and Virgin Australia (71%).

  • 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, May 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.

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