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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $725 and $1,143 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $815 on Jetstar (2 Dec–7 Dec).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cairns on Cheapflights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $725 and $1,143 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $815 on Jetstar (2 Dec–7 Dec).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $826.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 41m.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How often are flights from Auckland to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 7% of weekly flights between Auckland and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 341 minutes.

Question 10

How popular is this Auckland to Cairns flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 95 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Cairns.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar and Qantas Airways fly from Auckland to Cairns in about 15h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h. There are 3616 km between Auckland and Cairns. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, at $466, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Cairns.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

$326 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $376 and $484, respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should look to book at least 14 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $893). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,243). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns? While on average our users pay $515, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $458. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Cairns), is priced around $849.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Cairns from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (91%), Virgin Australia (47%), Air New Zealand( 47%).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or Jetstar when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Auckland to Cairns.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Auckland to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

You will need to book a flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns if you want to fly from Auckland to Cairns. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to Cairns from the Auckland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from AKL to CNS to be around 5h 35m.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cairns 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 26

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Auckland to Cairns. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Auckland to Cairns for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Auckland to Cairns with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Auckland to Cairns on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$815
One-way from	$368
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,006
Good one-way deal	$489 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$466	Average$902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$808	Average$1,135	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$886	Average$1,212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $368

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should look to book at least 14 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

When flying from Auckland to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $725 and $1,143 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $815 on Jetstar (2 Dec–7 Dec).

How often are flights from Auckland to Cairns delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Auckland and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 341 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

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

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

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cairns on Cheapflights.

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

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $826.

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 41m.

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

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Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $725 and $1,143 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $815 on Jetstar (2 Dec–7 Dec).