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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $266

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cairns are usually found in February or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS). 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 2025.

Round-trip from

$698

One-way from

$266

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$974

Good round-trip deal

$971 or less

Good one-way deal

$422 or less
28/8-4/9
  • 28/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 July 2025.

Thu 21/819:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Sat 23/815:35CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$708
Thu 9/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1011:50CNS - AKL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$780
Tue 12/807:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 18/811:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/7$1,007
Tue 12/815:15AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 19/806:45CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,061
Sat 30/807:30AKL - CNS
1 stop11h 00mEmirates
Sat 6/915:35CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/7$1,112

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Cairns 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 17 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Cairns that are best for you.

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Auckland

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Cairns

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

19:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Sun 31/8

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

$705

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

06:40-14:10

1 stop10h 30m

Cairns

Sat 18/10

11:50-05:05

1 stop14h 15m

$780

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 19/8

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$1,002

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

15:15-23:05

1 stop9h 50m

Cairns

Tue 19/8

06:45-18:00

1 stop9h 15m

$1,061

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/8

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

$266

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/10

06:40-23:35

1 stop19h 55m

$338

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/8

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$442

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

06:50-21:00

1 stop17h 10m

$505

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

16:05-13:45

3 stops23h 40m

$1,534

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/12

01:20-17:20

1 stop19h 00m

$8,140

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should look to book at least 88 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?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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 AKL to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Cairns in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 17 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from Auckland to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

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

    You will need to book a flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns if you want to fly from Auckland to Cairns. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight 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.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 244 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Cairns.

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

    Jetstar, at $708, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Cairns. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Jetstar is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $266 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 $442 and $468, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Cairns?

    Before booking your flight to Cairns from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (76%), Air New Zealand (76%), Singapore Airlines( 40%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns? While on average our users pay $734, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $357. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Cairns), is priced around $626.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $459). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $642). 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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