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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from $268

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CNS
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns
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 April 2026.

Thu 4/620:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 11/607:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/4$613
Tue 19/520:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 28/507:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop11h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/4$619
Thu 11/620:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 18/607:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$630
Tue 26/520:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 18/607:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$633
Tue 2/620:55
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 15/606:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$635
Mon 8/617:25
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Jetstar
Thu 18/606:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/4$648
Tue 9/606:15
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop12h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 10/606:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$649
Mon 8/617:25
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 15/606:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/4$669
Sat 1/817:45
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop16h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 9/806:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/4$672
Wed 24/606:20
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop12h 50m
Jetstar
Thu 25/606:00
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/4$678

Find 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$613

One-way from

$268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$823

Good round-trip deal

$1,054 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/6-11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 45m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Cairns 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 29 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Cairns that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

20:55-10:40

1 stop15h 45m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

07:00-21:50

1 stop12h 50m

$628

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 24/6

06:20-17:10

1 stop12h 50m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

06:00-16:10

1 stop8h 10m

$678

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/6

06:20-21:00

1 stop16h 40m

Cairns

Fri 19/6

09:40-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

$690

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

06:20-17:10

1 stop12h 50m

Cairns

Wed 17/6

06:00-16:10

1 stop8h 10m

$708

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/7

06:20-21:00

1 stop16h 40m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

06:00-16:10

1 stop8h 10m

$709

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/6

17:45-08:30

1 stop16h 45m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

07:00-17:50

1 stop8h 50m

$730

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

16:30-22:45

1 stop8h 15m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$775

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 24/6

06:20-17:10

1 stop12h 50m

Cairns

Thu 25/6

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$793

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/6

06:15-17:00

1 stop12h 45m

Cairns

Sat 18/7

15:35-05:05

1 stop11h 30m

$797

AucklandCairns

AKL - CNS

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

12:30-23:20

2 stops12h 50m

Cairns

Wed 17/6

06:00-16:10

1 stop8h 10m

$840

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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 9 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $644). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 April 2026.

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?

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 April 2026.
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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

AKL - CHC

About 4 hours in delays to be in a very packed plane. The crew was excellent though so have to give credit for that.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
538 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

5.1

Crew

7.3

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Food

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

AKL - CHC

About 4 hours in delays to be in a very packed plane. The crew was excellent though so have to give credit for that.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

    If you book a flight from Auckland to Cairns, you will be flying from Auckland Intl to Cairns. Flights to Cairns (CNS) from Auckland Intl (AKL) take 5h 35m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Cairns flight route?

    The Auckland Intl to Cairns flight path was viewed by 5 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 15h 45m. 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, Jetstar ($281), offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cairns. This flight start at 63% 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 $210. 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 (100%), Air New Zealand (100%), Singapore Airlines (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,151 for a flight from Auckland to Cairns. The cheapest flight overall is $800 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Cairns) is currently priced at $613.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $644). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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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JetstarCheapest$281Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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