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AKL — CNS
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
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.
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
Best flights from Auckland to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 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
Sat 1/216:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 10mEmirates
Fri 7/220:35CNS - AKL
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/1$980
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
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Cairns. Data last updated 4 January 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 10/108:15AKL - CNS
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/120:35CNS - AKL
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$891
Fri 10/107:00AKL - CNS
1 stop29h 05mJetstar
Fri 17/120:35CNS - AKL
1 stop29h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$912
Fri 10/110:00AKL - CNS
2 stops32h 50mChina Southern
Fri 17/112:45CNS - AKL
2 stops48h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/1$7,787
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 1/206:45AKL - 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 11/220:55AKL - CNS
2 stops21h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 13/207:35CNS - AKL
2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,171
One-way flights from Auckland to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 January 2025.
Tue 4/306:15AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$237
Sun 2/306:15AKL - CNS
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$341
Wed 5/311:40AKL - CNS
2 stops12h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$521
Tue 4/306:00AKL - CNS
3 stops19h 45mEmirates
Deal found 2/1$1,249
Sat 1/200:55AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/1$4,700
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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Deals found on 3/1
Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns
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Estimated return price
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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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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How popular is this Auckland to Cairns flight route?
The Auckland Intl to Cairns flight path was viewed by 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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.
Explore flights to Cairns departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 January 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2025.
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