Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $351

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 December 2025.

Thu 25/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/208:05AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$913
Fri 26/1217:35CNS - AKL
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/206:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$970
Fri 26/1214:50CNS - AKL
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/208:05AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$975
Thu 25/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/208:05AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,026
Fri 26/1214:50CNS - AKL
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/208:05AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,088
Thu 25/1211:45CNS - AKL
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/206:15AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,120
Wed 24/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/206:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,229
Thu 25/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/119:30AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,233
Wed 24/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/206:15AKL - CNS
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$1,273

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$565

One-way from

$351

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$943
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Cairns to Auckland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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Cairns

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 22/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$565

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 18/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$638

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 15/1

15:30-00:15

1 stop29h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

19:30-09:20

1 stop16h 50m

$650

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 13/1

09:45-00:15

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$654

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 29/1

06:00-18:15

1 stop9h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

20:55-10:55

1 stop17h 00m

$670

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 31/1

12:05-05:05

1 stop14h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/2

20:45-08:30

1 stop14h 45m

$730

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 4/2

06:00-17:35

1 stop8h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

20:45-08:30

1 stop14h 45m

$757

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 19/2

06:00-19:10

1 stop10h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

19:30-09:20

1 stop16h 50m

$815

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 31/3

19:25-23:35

1 stop25h 10m

$355

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 15/3

07:15-21:55

1 stop11h 40m

$375

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland

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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 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairns to Auckland, you should look to book at least 77 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $277). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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 December 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 at midday could potentially save you up to 49% 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 December 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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    Airlines like Jetstar fly from Cairns to Auckland in about 11h 30m. 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 $422, 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 43% 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?

    $282 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 $338 and $391, respectively.

  • 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: Singapore Airlines (38%), Air China (38%), Virgin Australia( 33%).

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $277). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $626). 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$451Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$730Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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