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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $237

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cairns are usually found in August or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$568

One-way from

$237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$972
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/2-4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 4 January 2025.

Sat 1/206:45AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 25mJetstar
Tue 4/216:05CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$568
Sun 2/207:00AKL - CNS
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/217:20CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$619
Tue 8/407:10AKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 19/411:55CNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/1$959
Sat 1/216:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 10mEmirates
Fri 7/220:35CNS - AKL
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/1$980
Tue 8/415:15AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 19/406:00CNS - AKL
2 stops14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,105
Tue 8/413:05AKL - CNS
2 stops35h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 19/406:00CNS - AKL
2 stops14h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/1$2,032
Tue 28/110:00AKL - CNS
2 stops53h 05mChina Southern
Thu 20/212:45CNS - AKL
2 stops48h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 3/1$7,361
Sat 1/219:55AKL - CNS
2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/206:00CNS - AKL
2 stops44h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1$18,453

Find flights from Auckland to Cairns within your budget

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2025.

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AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/2

07:00-09:05

1 stop29h 05m

Cairns

Sun 9/2

17:20-06:00

1 stop9h 40m

$619

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

16:35-09:05

1 stop19h 30m

Cairns

Sat 8/2

16:05-05:10

1 stop10h 05m

$626

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

16:35-22:45

1 stop9h 10m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

20:35-00:45

1 stop25h 10m

$980

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/1

10:00-12:05

2 stops53h 05m

Cairns

Thu 20/2

12:45-16:15

2 stops48h 30m

$7,361

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

19:55-14:00

2 stops45h 05m

Cairns

Fri 7/2

06:00-05:50

2 stops44h 50m

$18,453

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/2

07:00-09:05

1 stop29h 05m

$243

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

07:35-17:35

1 stop13h 00m

$365

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

07:10-17:35

2 stops13h 25m

$534

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

00:55-17:20

1 stop19h 25m

$4,700

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Cairns

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

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 3 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Cairns is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $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.

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 4 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Cairns at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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).

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 4 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Auckland to Cairns, see what other customers have to say about Jetstar and China Southern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.5
Good
807 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.4
Good
84 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

7.4
Good
8,966 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,347 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Cairns. 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 Auckland to Cairns flight route?

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($568), Emirates ($980), and China Southern ($7,361) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cairns. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $237. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Cairns for a low price.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $192). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $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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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$471Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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JetstarCheapest$601Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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