Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $352
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
8 Nov — 15 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in October or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to AucklandExplore 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 9 October 2026.
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 9 October 2026.
Thu 3/1209:45 -
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Deal found 6/10$680
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Mon 30/1116:40 -
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Deal found 9/10$761
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Sat 28/1116:40 -
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Deal found 7/10$762
Sun 22/1109:45 -
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Sun 29/1108:00 -
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Deal found 8/10$766
Fri 6/1109:45 -
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Fri 20/1114:50 -
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Deal found 6/10$768
Tue 17/1118:05 -
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Tue 24/1116:40 -
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Deal found 5/10$776
Thu 19/1117:35 -
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Thu 26/1116:40 -
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Deal found 5/10$778
Fri 6/1109:45 -
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Deal found 6/10$789
Fri 20/1106:00 -
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Deal found 5/10$822
Sat 31/1006:00 -
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Thu 12/1116:40 -
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Deal found 8/10$824
Best flights from Cairns to AucklandDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Auckland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Auckland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Sun 22/1109:45 -
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Deal found 8/10$766
Fri 20/1106:00 -
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Fri 27/1116:40 -
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Deal found 6/10$778
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Deal found 4/10$1,098
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Deal found 5/10$1,118
Mon 1/209:45 -
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Sat 13/220:45 -
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Deal found 6/10$807
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Deal found 7/10$857
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Deal found 9/10$886
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Deal found 6/10$1,121
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Deal found 7/10$887
Tue 3/1111:15 -
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Deal found 6/10$1,137
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Deal found 7/10$1,141
Tue 29/1209:45 -
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Deal found 9/10$972
Direct flights from Cairns to AucklandExplore direct flight options from Cairns to Auckland based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Auckland based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Tue 17/1120:50 -
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Fri 20/1102:30 -
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Deal found 5/10$4,093
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Deal found 9/10$4,125
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Deal found 9/10$4,938
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Deal found 9/10$5,302
Last-minute flights from Cairns to AucklandDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland. Data last updated 9 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland. Data last updated 9 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 31/1006:00 -
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Deal found 8/10$824
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Deal found 7/10$828
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Fri 20/1114:50 -
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Deal found 6/10$768
Fri 6/1109:45 -
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Fri 13/1116:40 -
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Deal found 6/10$789
Tue 17/1118:05 -
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Tue 24/1116:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/10$776
Thu 19/1117:35 -
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Thu 26/1116:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/10$778
Fri 20/1106:00 -
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Fri 27/1108:00 -
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Deal found 5/10$822
Sat 21/1106:00 -
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Sat 28/1116:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 7/10$762
Sun 22/1109:45 -
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Sun 29/1108:00 -
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Deal found 8/10$766
Mon 23/1106:00 -
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Mon 30/1116:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 9/10$761
One-way flights from Cairns to AucklandSearch for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Thu 3/1209:45 -
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Deal found 5/10$352
Wed 9/1209:45 -
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Deal found 5/10$369
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Deal found 7/10$374
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Deal found 6/10$380
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Deal found 6/10$381
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Deal found 5/10$387
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Deal found 7/10$391
Mon 8/309:45 -
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Deal found 5/10$392
Fri 15/109:45 -
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Deal found 8/10$394
Tue 30/309:40 -
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Deal found 8/10$397
Wed 17/309:45 -
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Deal found 7/10$400
Find 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 9 October 2026.
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CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 15/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$394
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 9/2
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$415
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 20/2
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$418
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 31/10
09:40-06:10
1 stop17h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$431
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 19/2
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$434
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 14/11
09:40-06:10
1 stop17h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$434
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 6/11
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$454
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Mon 2/11
06:00-06:10
1 stop21h 10m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$457
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 8/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$483
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sun 22/11
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Sun 29/11
08:00-08:35
1 stop27h 35m
$766
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Auckland, you should look to book at least 69 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $528). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 9 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Auckland as you normally would.
How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Auckland flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Auckland flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Auckland chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Auckland on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Auckland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $637.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Auckland?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Auckland, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Auckland?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Auckland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.
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 9 October 2026.
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.
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentBlair,Oct 2026
WLG - AKL
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentBlair,Oct 2026
WLG - AKL
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentBlair,Oct 2026
WLG - AKL
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Entertainment
7.4
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentBlair,Oct 2026
WLG - AKL
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