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CNS — AKL
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 13 December 2025.
Tue 16/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 55mJetstar
Thu 18/1207:15AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$905
Tue 16/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1206:15AKL - CNS
2 stops13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$1,024
Thu 18/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 55mJetstar
Thu 25/1216:10AKL - CNS
1 stop21h 45mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$1,090
Thu 18/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1208:15AKL - CNS
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,329
Fri 19/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1214:50AKL - CNS
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,585
Mon 22/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 30mEmirates
Mon 5/120:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 10mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$1,591
Mon 22/1209:20CNS - AKL
2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 5/116:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,328
Thu 18/1208:40CNS - AKL
2 stops9h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1210:00AKL - CNS
2 stops14h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,969
Tue 16/1206:00CNS - AKL
2 stops48h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/1212:00AKL - CNS
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$16,900
Best flights from Cairns to Auckland
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 13 December 2025.
Sun 18/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Tue 27/120:55AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$540
Thu 19/206:00CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/208:05AKL - CNS
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$809
Sun 25/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Sun 1/221:45AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$561
Tue 20/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Mon 26/107:15AKL - CNS
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$635
Thu 2/406:00CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/407:00AKL - CNS
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$815
Mon 26/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Mon 2/220:45AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$685
Tue 20/118:05CNS - AKL
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/106:15AKL - CNS
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$829
Thu 8/109:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Thu 15/107:15AKL - CNS
1 stop16h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$766
Wed 18/214:25CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Tue 24/206:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$823
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Auckland
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland. Data last updated 13 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 18/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop24h 55mJetstar
Thu 25/1216:10AKL - CNS
1 stop21h 45mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$1,090
Thu 18/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1208:15AKL - CNS
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,329
Thu 18/1208:40CNS - AKL
2 stops9h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1210:00AKL - CNS
2 stops14h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,969
Fri 19/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1214:50AKL - CNS
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,585
Mon 22/1211:35CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 30mEmirates
Mon 5/120:35AKL - CNS
1 stop17h 10mEmirates
Deal found 11/12$1,591
Mon 22/1206:40CNS - AKL
2 stops12h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 5/116:35AKL - CNS
1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/12$2,312
One-way flights from Cairns to Auckland
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Tue 20/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$318
Tue 27/107:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$330
Thu 26/207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$332
Tue 24/207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$336
Tue 31/309:40CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/12$338
Wed 20/509:40CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$353
Sat 7/309:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$357
Sun 15/309:45CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Deal found 10/12$359
Tue 19/507:00CNS - AKL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$360
Sun 1/218:05CNS - AKL
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$378
Fri 22/509:40CNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Deal found 11/12$381
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 13 December 2025.
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 13 December 2025.
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Cairns
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Auckland
Route
Depart
Return
Price
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
$540
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sun 25/1
07:15-20:15
1 stop10h 00m
Auckland Intl
Sun 1/2
21:45-10:55
1 stop16h 10m
$561
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 20/1
07:15-20:15
1 stop10h 00m
Auckland Intl
Mon 26/1
07:15-20:10
1 stop15h 55m
$635
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Mon 26/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Mon 2/2
20:45-08:30
1 stop14h 45m
$685
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Thu 8/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Thu 15/1
07:15-20:50
1 stop16h 35m
$766
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Thu 19/2
06:00-19:10
1 stop10h 10m
Auckland Intl
Fri 27/2
08:05-17:15
1 stop12h 10m
$809
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Thu 2/4
06:00-19:00
1 stop10h 00m
Auckland Intl
Thu 9/4
07:00-18:45
1 stop13h 45m
$815
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Wed 18/2
14:25-05:05
1 stop11h 40m
Auckland Intl
Tue 24/2
06:35-20:55
1 stop17h 20m
$823
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 20/1
18:05-14:45
2 stops17h 40m
Auckland Intl
Mon 26/1
06:15-11:20
1 stop8h 05m
$829
CairnsAuckland
CNS - AKL
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 20/1
07:15-20:15
1 stop10h 00m
$318
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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland
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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 5 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 $275). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 13 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Auckland?
How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 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 in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 22% 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 66% 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 $527.
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 43m.
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 2h 13m.
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 13 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.
Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Related info for your journey
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How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?
The Cairns to Auckland Intl flight path was viewed by 68 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 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 $419, 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?
$280 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 $336 and $388, 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: Virgin Australia (57%), Air New Zealand (57%), Singapore Airlines( 55%).
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $275). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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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