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Find cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $297

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Auckland departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairns to Auckland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Auckland (CNS-AKL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cairns to Auckland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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09:00 - 21:20CNS-AKL
10h 20m1 stop
22:30 - 08:25AKL-CNS
11h 55m1 stop
$455Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
06:00 - 21:20CNS-AKL
13h 20m1 stop
22:30 - 08:25AKL-CNS
11h 55m1 stop
$516Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
18:55 - 14:10CNS-AKL
17h 15m1 stop
06:15 - 18:15AKL-CNS
14h 00m1 stop
$613Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Tue, 4 Jun
06:00 - 11:55CNS-AKL
27h 55m1 stop
22:30 - 08:25AKL-CNS
11h 55m1 stop
$632Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Fri, 7 Jun
06:00 - 21:20CNS-AKL
13h 20m1 stop
22:30 - 14:25AKL-CNS
17h 55m2 stops
$699Jetstar
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun
20:50 - 11:55CNS-AKL
13h 05m1 stop
20:40 - 18:15AKL-CNS
23h 35m2 stops
Fri, 31 May - Tue, 4 Jun
06:00 - 11:55CNS-AKL
27h 55m1 stop
07:05 - 10:45AKL-CNS
5h 40mdirect
Fri, 31 May - Tue, 4 Jun
14:35 - 07:35CNS-AKL
15h 00m2 stops
06:15 - 19:50AKL-CNS
15h 35m1 stop
$1,064Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
13:45 - 15:35CNS-AKL
47h 50m2 stops
21:25 - 13:05AKL-CNS
41h 40m2 stops
$7,055China Southern
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Thu, 5 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
13:45 - 15:35CNS-AKL
47h 50m2 stops
21:25 - 13:55AKL-CNS
42h 30m2 stops
$7,102China Southern
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sun, 9 Jun

Flights from Cairns to Auckland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Auckland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

The average price of all flights from Cairns to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Auckland on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Auckland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cairns to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Auckland is August, where tickets cost $819 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,375 and $1,227 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cairns to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Auckland, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Jetstar offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $297. KAYAK users also found Cairns to Auckland return flights on Jetstar from $455 and on Qantas Airways from $1,064.

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Auckland?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cairns to Auckland.
There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Auckland direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best one-way deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $828.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Auckland per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in Auckland, with an average flight time of 4h 40m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Auckland?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Auckland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 11:55 and will be landing in Auckland at 18:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Auckland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Auckland jets off at 11:55 and lands at 18:35.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$297
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cairns to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Auckland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Auckland was $196 for a one-way ticket and $300 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Auckland?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Auckland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Auckland?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Auckland on on Tuesday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Auckland, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,057 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $984 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Auckland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Auckland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Auckland from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $475 or less one-way and $909 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Auckland Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Auckland Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Auckland Intl

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines

Air China, Air New Zealand, +1 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines

Air China, Air New Zealand, +1 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines

Air China, Air New Zealand, +1 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Cairns

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines

Air China, Air New Zealand, +1 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines

Air China, Air New Zealand, +1 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines

Air China, Air New Zealand, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Cairns to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Auckland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
7.7Food
8.4Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.8Crew
Airline reviews

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

BA Airbus A380 BC upstairs had 2 3 2 layout. The seat was comfy but access for those in middle or window seats had to climb over others fest to get to ailse when seats in bed mode. The layout was not nearly as private as other layouts. The staff was amazing as well as the food. Most airline food is average but this was restaurant quality.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Would be better if can provide small free snacks on a long flight

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I was allocated an exit row seat and was told to move so it could be given away to someone who had purchased two extra legroom seats and one regular seat but wanted the three to sit together. I was also charged for entertainment after booking but before checking in, and the ground crew couldn't do anything about refunding it. When the whole plane was given access to the entertainment as an apology for the flight being four hours late, I was told they couldn't do anything about that either, so I was charged for something I didn't want even though it would have been free anyway

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

Worst experience ever flying Melbourne to Phuket. 5 hours delayed! Didn’t land till 1am in the morning. Staff were rude and unhelpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cairns to Auckland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/6Sat
1 stopJetstar
17h 15mCNS-AKL
$297
11/6Tue
1 stopJetstar
17h 20mCNS-AKL
$309
31/5Fri
1 stopJetstar
27h 55mCNS-AKL
$326
13/5Mon
1 stop
13h 05mCNS-AKL
$346
14/5Tue
1 stopJetstar
27h 55mCNS-AKL
$349
17/5Fri
1 stop
13h 05mCNS-AKL
$405
1/6Sat
directAir New Zealand
4h 40mCNS-AKL
$441
14/5Tue
directAir New Zealand
4h 40mCNS-AKL
$453
13/5Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
15h 00mCNS-AKL
$606
13/5Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
16h 50mCNS-AKL
$608

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Last minute flights from Cairns to Auckland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cairns to Auckland that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
16h 50mCNS-AKL
11/5Sat
directAir New Zealand
5h 40mAKL-CNS
$910
4/5Sat
multi-stop
26h 40mCNS-AKL
11/5Sat
multi-stop
27h 45mAKL-CNS
$949
4/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
10h 05mCNS-AKL
11/5Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
27h 55mAKL-CNS
$1,064
4/5Sat
multi-stop
36h 10mCNS-AKL
11/5Sat
multi-stop
14h 55mAKL-CNS
$1,081
4/5Sat
multi-stopJetstar
36h 10mCNS-AKL
11/5Sat
multi-stopJetstar
22h 10mAKL-CNS
$1,169

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Cairns - Auckland Flights

Departure:

Cairns (CNS)Australia

Destination:

Auckland (AKL)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Auckland - Cairns

Cabin classes:

$5,572
$841