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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $250
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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to CairnsExplore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.
Tue 2/1218:30AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mJetstar
Sat 6/1214:35CNS - AKL
1 stop21h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/10$580
Wed 19/1116:40AKL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mJetstar
Tue 9/1206:00CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/10$711
Wed 12/1108:05AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Mon 17/1106:00CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/10$778
Thu 11/1207:15AKL - CNS
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1207:15CNS - AKL
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$830
Wed 19/1108:15AKL - CNS
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1206:00CNS - AKL
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$840
Tue 23/1206:10AKL - CNS
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/106:00CNS - AKL
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$894
Thu 6/1114:20AKL - CNS
1 stop23h 20mJetstar
Tue 11/1122:55CNS - AKL
1 stop20h 00mJetstar
Deal found 27/10$932
Wed 31/1220:45AKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/106:00CNS - AKL
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$933
Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS). 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 29 October 2025.
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Auckland
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Cairns
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Tue 2/12
18:30-10:55
1 stop19h 25m
Cairns
Sat 6/12
14:35-14:40
1 stop21h 05m
$580
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Tue 27/1
06:35-20:55
1 stop17h 20m
Cairns
Fri 30/1
14:25-05:05
1 stop11h 40m
$639
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Wed 12/11
08:05-19:50
1 stop14h 45m
Cairns
Mon 17/11
06:00-05:05
1 stop20h 05m
$778
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Sat 28/3
16:40-09:05
1 stop19h 25m
Cairns
Wed 1/4
06:00-17:10
1 stop8h 10m
$825
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Thu 11/12
07:15-09:05
1 stop28h 50m
Cairns
Thu 18/12
07:15-20:40
1 stop10h 25m
$830
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Thu 1/1
07:15-20:50
1 stop16h 35m
Cairns
Sun 11/1
07:15-17:40
1 stop7h 25m
$889
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Tue 23/12
06:10-10:55
1 stop31h 45m
Cairns
Sun 11/1
06:00-21:05
1 stop12h 05m
$894
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Sun 30/11
06:20-10:55
1 stop31h 35m
$250
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Tue 24/2
06:35-20:55
1 stop17h 20m
$271
AucklandCairns
AKL - CNS
AKLCNS
Auckland Intl
Tue 18/11
20:55-10:55
1 stop17h 00m
$273
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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cairns?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The best time to book flights from Auckland to Cairns is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $336). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $678). 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 AKL to CNS?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Cairns in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
How often are flights from Auckland to Cairns delayed?
About 14% of weekly flights between Auckland and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Cairns 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 Auckland to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 02m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 02m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 34m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 29 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Cairns, such as Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
7.3
Boarding
6.8
Overall
6.5
Comfort
6.4
Food
5.6
Entertainment
5.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMatt,July 2025
DPS - MEL
Crew
7.3
Boarding
6.8
Overall
6.5
Comfort
6.4
Food
5.6
Entertainment
5.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMatt,July 2025
DPS - MEL
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