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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $398

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 July 2026.

Fri 28/809:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Sun 6/920:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/7$763
Sat 29/809:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Sat 5/916:40
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/7$780
Thu 6/819:10
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop14h 15m
Jetstar
Thu 20/820:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/7$782
Mon 24/809:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Sat 29/816:40
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/7$785
Sat 29/809:40
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Mon 7/906:20
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop28h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/7$800
Thu 30/707:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 12/806:20
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop28h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/7$835
Fri 7/819:10
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop17h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 16/815:20
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop21h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/7$848
Tue 21/707:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop22h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 23/713:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop23h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/7$852

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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 17 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$763

One-way from

$398

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$934

Good one-way deal

$517 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 6/8

19:10-11:25

1 stop14h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

$795

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 30/8

06:00-16:10

1 stop8h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/9

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

$835

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 7/8

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/8

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

$835

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 10/11

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/11

20:45-08:30

1 stop14h 45m

$871

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 1/8

15:35-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/8

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

$884

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 28/8

17:40-13:20

1 stop17h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

15:20-22:45

1 stop9h 25m

$1,303

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 27/8

13:40-07:35

2 stops15h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/9

11:40-22:45

2 stops13h 05m

$1,324
Fastest return journey

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 28/8

09:20-19:50

1 stop8h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$1,466
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 22/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$609

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 15/8

06:00-18:00

1 stop10h 00m

$657

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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?

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 69 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $657). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,067). 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?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar 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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
555 reviews
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Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

MrD,Jul 2026

PER - ADL

Overall experience was satisfactory. Could have been easier to access airbridge on departing Perth as Gate 55 did not accommodate a wheel chair meaning a fair bit of pushing and restraining through a nearby Gate also using lifts. Adelaide -we had assistance on arrival with the wheel chair until a level floor was reached.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
555 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
555 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.0

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

MrD,Jul 2026

PER - ADL

Overall experience was satisfactory. Could have been easier to access airbridge on departing Perth as Gate 55 did not accommodate a wheel chair meaning a fair bit of pushing and restraining through a nearby Gate also using lifts. Adelaide -we had assistance on arrival with the wheel chair until a level floor was reached.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Cairns to Auckland Intl offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

    The Cairns to Auckland Intl flight path was viewed by 2 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 14h 15m. 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 ($646), offers the cheapest pricing from Cairns to Auckland. Jetstar is 26% 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 $281. Air New Zealand flights start at $517 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $550 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 (81%), Air New Zealand (81%) and Singapore Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    On average you can expect to pay $581 for a flight from Cairns to Auckland. The cheapest flight overall is $495 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $782.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $657). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,067). 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$646Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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