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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $351

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 30/11. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CNS — AKL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
Tue 5/12
Tue 12/12

The best prices from Cairns to Auckland Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Flights from Auckland to Cairns

How to find the cheapest flight from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL)

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 30 November 2023.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$632

One-way from

$351
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
From Cairns to Auckland Intl
One-way flight from Cairns to Auckland Intl

CNS - AKL

Price

$419 - $934

AKL

Temperature

11 - 20 °C

AKL

Rainfall

70 - 130 mm

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Auckland?

Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 19% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Cairns to Auckland, book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 45% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,013 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,071.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

Flights from Cairns to Auckland lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Cairns to Auckland in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $588.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland (CNS - AKL)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairns to Auckland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Auckland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and Auckland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 716,436 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2023.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights heading from Cairns to Auckland. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Cairns to Auckland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Cairns and Auckland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 716,436 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2023.
Some of the best deals we've found on Jetstar flights travelling from Cairns to Auckland. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap Cairns to Auckland flights in November & December 2023

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Auckland specifically for the months of November and December 2023. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 716,436 searches. Prices were last updated on 30 November 2023.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Cairns to Auckland in 2023. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

Cairns to Auckland 2023 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Auckland in 2023. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 716,436 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2023.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Cairns to Auckland in 2023. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.

Cairns to Auckland flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to Auckland from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 716,436 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2023.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Cairns to Auckland. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland instead should update the search form at the top of page.

Find flights from Cairns to Auckland within your budget

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 716,436 searches. Data last updated 30 November 2023.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$759 - $1,885

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 25/1

1 stop14h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/1

1 stop14h 15m

$759

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 20/12

1 stop14h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/2

1 stop14h 35m

$946

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 29/12

1 stop8h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/1

1 stop11h 05m

$985

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 6/1

1 stop13h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/1

1 stop9h 15m

$1,030

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 13/12

1 stop9h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/12

1 stop18h 45m

$1,033

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 29/12

1 stop14h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/1

2 stops20h 30m

$1,074

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 6/1

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/1

2 stops17h 50m

$1,086

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 22/12

2 stops22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/1

1 stop7h 50m

$1,641

CairnsAuckland Intl

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 23/12

2 stops9h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/1

1 stop11h 30m

$1,885

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 30/11

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 30 November 2023.
To help decide which airline to fly from Cairns to Auckland, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Jetstar and China Southern. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.2
Good
222 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

6.5
Okay
92 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Entertainment

8.5

Food

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

Can I find flights from Cairns to Auckland for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Auckland for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $759, but on average you can expect to pay $1,178.

Are there last-minute flights available from Cairns to Auckland for under $900?

There are currently 9+ open flights from Cairns to Auckland within the next 7 days for less than $900.

How popular is this Cairns to Auckland flight route?

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

Jetstar, at $759, 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 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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: Air New Zealand (67%), Singapore Airlines (67%), Air China( 67%).

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $461. On average you can expect to pay $1,579. The most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $680.

What does CNS to AKL mean?

CNS stands for Cairns Airport, while AKL stands for Auckland Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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JetstarCheapest$561Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$841Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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