Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $894 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,001 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cairns to Auckland take?

Accepted Answer

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Auckland. The quickest journey takes 4h 40m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Auckland was $380 for a one-way ticket and $655 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 10:55 and will be landing in Auckland at 18:35.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Cairns and Auckland?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairns to Auckland direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $670.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Auckland flight route.

Question 9

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Auckland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Auckland is March, where tickets cost $536 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $932 and $904 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of $499 for a return.

Question 17

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Cairns to Auckland picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 18

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Brisbane (BNE) often has the shortest stopovers from Cairns to Auckland, with an average time of 2h 57m.

Question 19

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Brisbane (BNE) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 13m.

Question 20

How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland historically see delays in approximately 21% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 87 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 21% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Auckland flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Auckland were found on Jetstar ($655) and Air New Zealand ($888).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Auckland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,063, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

How much is a return flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Auckland from Cairns usually cost between $685 and $1,161 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $655 on Jetstar (13 Oct–20 Oct).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Auckland is Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

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