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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $348

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
22 tammi — 29 tammi1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or June, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

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 tammikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

$595

One-way from

$348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$949
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 tammikuu 2025.

la 1/316:05CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
su 9/306:15AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$595
su 2/317:20CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
su 9/306:45AKL - CNS
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$597
ti 1/410:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
ti 8/407:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$882
ti 1/412:35CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways
ti 8/411:40AKL - CNS
2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$996
su 26/118:35CNS - AKL
1 stop26h 00mSingapore Airlines
su 9/200:55AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$15,471

Find flights from Cairns to Auckland within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Auckland 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 tammikuu 2025.

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CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

la 1/3

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

Auckland Intl

su 9/3

06:15-20:55

1 stop17h 40m

$595

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

su 2/3

17:20-06:00

1 stop9h 40m

Auckland Intl

su 9/3

06:45-11:15

1 stop7h 30m

$597

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

ti 1/4

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

ti 8/4

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$882

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

ti 1/4

12:35-00:05

1 stop8h 30m

Auckland Intl

ti 8/4

11:40-22:35

2 stops12h 55m

$996

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

to 30/1

12:45-06:30

2 stops62h 45m

Auckland Intl

su 16/2

22:10-12:05

2 stops64h 55m

$7,515

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

su 23/2

06:00-06:00

1 stop21h 00m

$348

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

ma 26/5

13:50-05:05

1 stop13h 15m

$351

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

la 24/5

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$500

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

ke 19/2

12:45-07:35

2 stops15h 50m

$542

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/1

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Auckland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Auckland, you should look to book at least 47 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 Cairns to Auckland?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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?

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Auckland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Auckland flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated 17 tammikuu 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Auckland, see what other customers have to say about Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
821 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

6.6
Okay
467 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

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

    Jetstar, at $595, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Auckland.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Jetstar is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $348 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 $500 and $542, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $872. On average you can expect to pay $1,261. The most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $594.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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$602Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$823Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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