Question 1

How long does a flight from Auckland to Cairns take?

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Direct flights cover the 5,820 km separating Auckland to Cairns in about 5h 35m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Auckland and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns?

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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Cairns was $171 for a one-way ticket and $366 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

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For Auckland to Cairns, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Cairns back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 07:10 and will be landing in Cairns at 10:45.

Question 6

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

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Cairns jets off at 07:10 and lands at 10:45.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Cairns?

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

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $728 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,045 and $973 respectively.

Question 11

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

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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. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

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

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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. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

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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. <a href='/flight-routes/Auckland-Intl-AKL/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Auckland to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($571) and Fiji Airways ($687).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Question 18

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $579, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

For Auckland to Cairns, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Cairns back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Cairns is February, where tickets cost $728 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,045 and $973 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Cairns?

No, with an average price for the route of $579, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Auckland to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($571) and Fiji Airways ($687).

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

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.

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

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Auckland and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

How long does a flight from Auckland to Cairns take?

Direct flights cover the 5,820 km separating Auckland to Cairns in about 5h 35m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 07:10 and will be landing in Cairns at 10:45.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Cairns jets off at 07:10 and lands at 10:45.

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

How does KAYAK find such low prices 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?

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

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

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