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 $832 and $1,410 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $793 on Jetstar (13 Oct–20 Oct).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Auckland on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $813.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $832 and $1,410 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $793 on Jetstar (13 Oct–20 Oct).

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 28m.

Question 7

How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 21% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 45m.

Question 9

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Auckland in 10h 20m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Auckland is about 3616 km.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Auckland one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $279. Air New Zealand flights start at $528 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $545 one-way.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $651). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 15

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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 17

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $681 for a flight from Cairns to Auckland. The cheapest flight overall is $528 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $793.

Question 18

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Auckland are Singapore Airlines (80%), Air China (80%) and Virgin Australia (41%).

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Auckland as you normally would.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 26

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

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Round-trip from	$793
One-way from	$480
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,132
Good one-way deal	$631 or less

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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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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?

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Auckland as you normally would.

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 $832 and $1,410 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $793 on Jetstar (13 Oct–20 Oct).

How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday 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 21% of flights being delayed.

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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Auckland on Cheapflights.

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

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $813.

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

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 45m.

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

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 28m.

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Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $832 and $1,410 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $793 on Jetstar (13 Oct–20 Oct).