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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $301

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$541

One-way from

$301

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$758

Good round-trip deal

$852 or less

Good one-way deal

$468 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 15m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
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4/12
  • 4/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 September 2025.

Tue 21/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Tue 28/1006:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$541
Tue 7/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop29h 40mJetstar
Tue 14/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/9$550
Thu 9/1019:25CNS - AKL
1 stop25h 20mJetstar
Thu 16/1020:50AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/9$574
Sun 19/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Sun 26/1021:45AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$591
Sun 2/1122:55CNS - AKL
1 stop8h 25mJetstar
Sun 9/1121:45AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/9$601
Thu 16/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Sun 26/1021:45AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$604
Thu 13/1122:55CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 00mJetstar
Fri 14/1119:30AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/9$621
Sun 19/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop18h 15mJetstar
Sat 25/1016:00AKL - CNS
1 stop20h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$630
Thu 16/1022:55CNS - AKL
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Sat 25/1006:40AKL - CNS
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/9$654

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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 18 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Auckland that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 21/10

22:55-11:50

1 stop9h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

06:35-20:55

1 stop17h 20m

$541

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 9/10

19:25-23:45

1 stop25h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

$574

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 2/11

22:55-10:20

1 stop8h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/11

21:45-10:40

1 stop15h 55m

$601

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 20/11

07:15-18:40

1 stop8h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/11

19:30-09:20

1 stop16h 50m

$657

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 16/10

22:55-09:50

1 stop7h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/10

18:05-08:25

1 stop17h 20m

$667

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 15/10

05:45-19:30

1 stop10h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/10

21:45-10:40

1 stop15h 55m

$682

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 31/10

06:00-05:10

1 stop20h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

$684

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 31/10

17:20-05:10

1 stop8h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:45-11:00

1 stop7h 15m

$694

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 9/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-10:40

1 stop16h 50m

$702

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 21/10

10:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

20:55-10:40

1 stop16h 45m

$733

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 12 September 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 18 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Auckland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

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 18 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Cairns to Auckland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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.

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

    Auckland Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Auckland from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland Intl (AKL) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Auckland from 3 different airlines. 4h 40m is how long a flight from Cairns to Auckland Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

    The Cairns to Auckland Intl flight path was viewed by 66 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Cairns to Auckland in about 9h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 3616 km between Cairns and Auckland.

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

    Jetstar, at $503, 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 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Auckland from Cairns, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (69%), Singapore Airlines (65%), Virgin Australia( 65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $429. On average you can expect to pay $700. The most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $541.

  • 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Auckland. 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 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$503Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$752Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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