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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $304

AKL — CNS
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns

Fri 27/1119:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Sun 6/1216:00 -
1 stop11h 10m
Deal found 24/10$767
Thu 3/1216:40 -
1 stop19h 25m
Thu 10/1206:00 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 26/10$781
Wed 25/1108:00 -
1 stop12h 15m
Sun 29/1106:00 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 26/10$808
Wed 25/1108:00 -
1 stop12h 15m
Wed 2/1217:40 -
1 stop9h 30m
Deal found 25/10$811
Tue 24/1108:00 -
1 stop12h 15m
Tue 1/1212:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 27/10$813
Thu 17/1216:35 -
1 stop9h 05m
Sun 10/111:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 23/10$841
Thu 17/1212:10 -
1 stop10h 05m
Fri 8/106:00 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 24/10$848
Thu 17/1207:00 -
1 stop16h 50m
Fri 8/109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 25/10$872

Find flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Round-trip from

$767

One-way from

$304

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$861

Good one-way deal

$344 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns.
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AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$324

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/2

16:40-09:05

1 stop19h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$337

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/12

09:40-22:10

1 stop15h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$345

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/1

21:30-09:05

1 stop14h 35m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$351

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/1

06:15-17:30

1 stop14h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

14:50-11:35

1 stop23h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$359
Fastest return journey

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/3

08:00-17:15

1 stop12h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$369

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

06:20-19:15

1 stop15h 55m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$416

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/12

21:15-16:45

3 stops22h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$476

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

06:10-19:15

2 stops16h 05m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$608

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Cairns

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

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Cairns is 14 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $710). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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?

When flying from Auckland to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $866 and $1,017 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $767 on Jetstar (27 Nov–6 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to Cairns, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
676 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
676 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
676 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Auckland to Cairns flight route?

    The Auckland Intl to Cairns flight path was viewed by 8 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 Auckland to Cairns?

    Departing from Auckland to Cairns will take you 12h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3616 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Cairns round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($794), offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cairns. This flight start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $242. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Cairns for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Cairns?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Cairns on time: Virgin Australia (94%), Air New Zealand (94%), Singapore Airlines (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $413 for a flight from Auckland to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $344 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $781.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cairns 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 Auckland to Cairns?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $710). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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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Top airline flying from Auckland to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$794Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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