Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $529 and $849 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $667 on Jetstar (6 Sept–13 Sept).

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 50m.

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $572.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $529 and $849 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $667 on Jetstar (6 Sept–13 Sept).

Question 6

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

Question 7

How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 25% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Auckland on Cheapflights.

Question 9

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday 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.

Question 10

How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Cairns to Auckland Intl flight path was viewed by 44 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Airlines like Jetstar fly from Cairns to Auckland in about 26h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 3616 km between Cairns and Auckland.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, at $399, 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 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

$276 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 $447 and $480, respectively.

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $549). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $908). 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.

Question 16

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $527. On average you can expect to pay $710. The most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $662.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Auckland from Cairns, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (81%), Air New Zealand (81%), Singapore Airlines( 81%).

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to AKL?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Cairns to Auckland flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Auckland from Cairns by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cairns to Auckland with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Cairns to Auckland with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cairns to Auckland become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Cairns to Auckland and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$667
One-way from	$302
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$792
Good round-trip deal	$750 or less
Good one-way deal	$565 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$399	Average$628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$599	Average$883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$618	Average$941	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to AKL?

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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $529 and $849 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $667 on Jetstar (6 Sept–13 Sept).

How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 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?

Friday 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 25% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Auckland on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $572.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Auckland?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 08m.

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Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $529 and $849 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $667 on Jetstar (6 Sept–13 Sept).