Air New Zealand flights from Auckland to Cairns (AKL - CNS)
Cheapflights users flying from Auckland to Cairns on Air New Zealand typically fly into Cairns and depart from Auckland Intl. Select your dates above for pricing.
Air New Zealand flights from Auckland to Cairns in 2025
Find detailed information about Air New Zealand flights from Auckland to Cairns. Explore the options provided by Air New Zealand to plan your journey from Auckland to Cairns. Data last updated 28 April 2025.
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Explore the most affordable Air New Zealand flight options available from Auckland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cairns with Air New Zealand?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.
Booking with Air New Zealand 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns with Air New Zealand?
Currently, the most affordable month to book a Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Cairns in May, with an average price of $773. Conversely, traveling with Air New Zealand from Auckland to Cairns in January will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $1,103. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.
Rainfall in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Cairns by month
Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns
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