AKL - CNS

$272 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Cairns departing on 26/5. 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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Cheapest return fare
$576
Overall average: $670
Jetstar
Tue 5/5Tue 12/5
AKL - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$761
Air New Zealand
Tue 5/5Tue 12/5
AKL - CNS • Direct
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Tue, Thu, Sat
You can fly direct with Air New Zealand. Average duration is 5h 35m
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Cheapest • from $576 (return)
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Most punctual • 98% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cairns (AKL-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Cairns 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
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07:00 - 20:20
CNS
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AKL
11h 20m
1 stop
$576Jetstar
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May
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20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 20:20
CNS
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AKL
11h 20m
1 stop
$580Jetstar
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
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22:20 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
14h 20m
1 stop
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07:00 - 17:50
CNS
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AKL
8h 50m
1 stop
$585Jetstar
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
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20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
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07:00 - 20:20
CNS
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AKL
11h 20m
1 stop
$590Jetstar
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May
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20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
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07:00 - 20:20
CNS
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AKL
11h 20m
1 stop
$618Jetstar
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
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20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
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07:00 - 21:50
CNS
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AKL
12h 50m
1 stop
$622Jetstar
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May
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20:55 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
15h 45m
1 stop
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07:00 - 17:50
CNS
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AKL
8h 50m
1 stop
$632Jetstar
Tue, 19 May - Thu, 21 May
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18:30 - 10:40
AKL
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CNS
18h 10m
1 stop
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07:00 - 17:50
CNS
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AKL
8h 50m
1 stop
$638Jetstar
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 23 May
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17:45 - 08:30
AKL
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CNS
16h 45m
1 stop
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09:40 - 00:20
CNS
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AKL
12h 40m
1 stop
$655Jetstar
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
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20:40 - 09:45
AKL
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CNS
15h 05m
1 stop
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12:00 - 05:05
CNS
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AKL
15h 05m
1 stop
$678Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Cairns flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Cairns, 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 Auckland to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $660 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $899 and $869 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$272
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Cairns was $272 for a one-way ticket and $576 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Auckland to Cairns.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Auckland 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 Auckland to Cairns?

    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 Cairns with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

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

    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 Cairns from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Cairns?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Auckland Intl to Cairns.
Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Cairns

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Direct returns

Cairns to Auckland Intl

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Auckland to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns. 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 Auckland to Cairns? 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.
6.5
JetstarOverall score based on 532 reviews
6.4Comfort
6.8Boarding
5.1Entertainment
5.7Food
7.3Crew
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The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

6.0 GoodGJ, Mar 2026
HLZ - SYD
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The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

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