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CNS — AKL
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in March 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 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 5 September 2026.
Tue 13/1007:00 -
1 stop10h 20m
Tue 20/1020:55 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 3/9$650
Tue 13/1007:00 -
1 stop7h 50m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 3/9$695
Mon 19/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Mon 26/1016:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 3/9$747
Sun 1/1116:00 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sun 8/1119:15 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 3/9$758
Fri 6/1117:35 -
1 stop17h 35m
Thu 10/1216:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 2/9$759
Thu 15/1015:35 -
1 stop11h 25m
Thu 22/1007:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 31/8$776
Thu 17/907:00 -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 16/1216:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 4/9$788
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 5 September 2026.
Tue 9/209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Tue 16/208:00 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 1/9$737
Thu 15/1015:35 -
1 stop11h 25m
Thu 22/1007:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 31/8$776
Thu 15/1010:55 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Thu 22/1007:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 31/8$952
Sat 20/212:35 -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 24/214:50 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 1/9$1,067
Sat 20/211:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Wed 24/206:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 4/9$1,099
Thu 15/1015:35 -
1 stop11h 25m
Thu 22/1007:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 31/8$858
Tue 13/1010:00 -
2 stops22h 00m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 3/9$885
Sun 20/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Sun 10/107:00 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 4/9$1,045
Tue 5/107:00 -
1 stop8h 30m
Sat 6/216:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/9$1,045
Tue 5/107:00 -
1 stop8h 30m
Fri 5/216:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 5/9$1,045
Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland
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 5 September 2026.
Thu 15/1010:55 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Thu 22/1007:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 31/8$952
Thu 17/911:55 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Sun 20/907:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 2/9$1,497
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Auckland
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland. Data last updated 5 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 17/907:00 -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 16/1216:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 4/9$788
Thu 17/907:00 -
1 stop22h 35m
Sun 20/907:15 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 2/9$794
Thu 17/907:00 -
1 stop22h 35m
Tue 15/1219:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 4/9$802
Tue 13/1007:00 -
1 stop10h 20m
Tue 20/1020:55 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 3/9$650
Tue 13/1007:00 -
1 stop7h 50m
Sun 18/1006:15 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 3/9$695
Thu 15/1015:35 -
1 stop11h 25m
Thu 22/1007:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 31/8$776
Mon 19/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Mon 26/1016:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 3/9$747
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 5 September 2026.
Tue 2/309:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/8$371
Tue 22/907:00 -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 3/9$383
Sat 31/1009:40 -
1 stop16h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/8$394
Wed 11/1109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/9$411
Sat 27/214:40 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 31/8$414
Sun 24/106:00 -
1 stop9h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/9$415
Sat 7/1109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/9$416
Thu 25/217:25 -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/9$419
Tue 24/1117:25 -
1 stop8h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 3/9$421
Fri 29/109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/9$425
Sun 15/1106:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/9$426
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 5 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 5 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Auckland that are best for you.
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CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Mon 28/9
10:55-18:35
Nonstop4h 40m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$512
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 21/11
06:00-19:10
1 stop10h 10m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$527
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Thu 22/10
06:00-19:00
1 stop10h 00m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$529
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 30/1
06:00-19:10
1 stop10h 10m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$530
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 29/1
06:00-19:10
1 stop10h 10m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$530
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Mon 30/11
17:40-19:10
1 stop22h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$540
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sun 28/2
10:55-00:15
2 stops10h 20m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$576
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Mon 30/11
11:15-07:35
2 stops17h 20m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$593
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 21/11
13:50-07:35
2 stops14h 45m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$597
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 9/2
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Tue 16/2
08:00-14:00
1 stop9h 00m
$737
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $533). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $927). 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 5 September 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Auckland?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $681 and $1,023 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $650 on Jetstar (13 Oct–20 Oct).
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 87 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.
Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% 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 $557.
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 25m.
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 03m.
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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.
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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 is 1 daily flight 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 36 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 10h 20m. 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?
Qantas Airways, at $368, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Auckland.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is priced at 51% 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?
$290 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 $417 and $520, 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 (83%), Air China (83%), Virgin Australia( 42%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?
The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $526. On average you can expect to pay $670. The most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $650.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $533). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $927). 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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