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$392 Find cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland

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 2/12. 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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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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17:20 - 05:10CNS-AKL
8h 50m1 stop
06:45 - 11:00AKL-CNS
7h 15m1 stop
Tue, 25 Feb - Fri, 7 Mar
09:45 - 00:10CNS-AKL
11h 25m1 stop
06:15 - 20:55AKL-CNS
17h 40m1 stop
$595Jetstar
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Mon, 10 Feb - Tue, 11 Feb
06:00 - 05:10CNS-AKL
20h 10m1 stop
06:45 - 11:15AKL-CNS
7h 30m1 stop
$686Jetstar
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Sat, 25 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb
06:35 - 19:30CNS-AKL
9h 55m1 stop
23:30 - 08:25AKL-CNS
11h 55m1 stop
Wed, 16 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct
18:20 - 23:25CNS-AKL
26h 05m1 stop
07:05 - 09:45AKL-CNS
5h 40mdirect
$916Air New Zealand
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Tue, 15 Oct - Tue, 22 Oct
10:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
07:05 - 09:45AKL-CNS
5h 40mdirect
$1,010Air New Zealand
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Thu, 17 Oct - Thu, 24 Oct
12:45 - 07:35CNS-AKL
15h 50m2 stops
07:00 - 14:50AKL-CNS
10h 50m1 stop
$1,072Qantas Airways
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Sun, 12 Jan - Thu, 23 Jan
12:45 - 07:35CNS-AKL
15h 50m2 stops
11:40 - 22:45AKL-CNS
14h 05m2 stops
$1,090Qantas Airways
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Tue, 25 Feb - Fri, 7 Mar
12:45 - 16:35CNS-AKL
48h 50m2 stops
22:25 - 09:35AKL-CNS
62h 10m2 stops
$8,361China Southern
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Wed, 16 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct
12:45 - 16:35CNS-AKL
48h 50m2 stops
22:25 - 13:55AKL-CNS
42h 30m2 stops
$8,371China Southern
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Tue, 15 Oct - Tue, 22 Oct

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, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Auckland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays 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 February, where tickets cost $673 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,096 and $897 respectively.

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

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $822, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 113 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$392
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% 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
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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 $264 for a one-way ticket and $354 for a return.

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

    The Airbus A320neo 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, Thursday, 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 $986 and an overall rating of 8.1, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $967 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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KAYAK’s 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 $548 or less one-way and $774 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Auckland Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns Airport to Auckland Intl Airport, 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.
8.1
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 544 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.7Crew
7.7Entertainment
7.5Food
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

6.0 GoodSteve, July 2024TBU - AKL
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

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.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

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.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

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

Don't irreparably damage my luggage, don't stand around talking in the kitchen area of the plane when a passenger is waiting to speak to you, don't run out of a meal selection so have me end up eating bread for dinner. Lastly, regarding the code-share flight from DFW to JFK....STOP PARTNERING WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES - THEY ARE THE WORST AIRLINE IN THE WORLD! The delay, followed by another delay, followed by disorganized boarding, followed by stale snacks fit for a rodent, followed by a pilot who literally slammed the plane onto the runway when landing causing quite some concern among the passengers.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

Enjoyed the flight with attentive flight staff. Thank you Qantas.

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

Plane a little late departing, but not an issue. The pilots humour when he said “I will try to make up some time…. I know a few short cuts to Adelaide” made the passengers chuckle. This is what makes Qantas “Australian”.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

After British Airways cancelled my London to Sydney and Virgin Australia refused to refund, there was no ways I would try Virgin Australia again, so it was Qantas - what a good flight experience. So much easier to get off an international flight and get a local flight without having to add extra amounts for baggage

The flight was delayed by 1.5 hours and most of the flights bags were not on the flight. Have also had no communication from QANTAS

I was thrilled with the bottle of water, blanket, pillow, earphones, and little packet of toothbrush, toothpaste, earplugs. I was very satisfied with the meals and snacks and drinks. I alao was very grateful to have a seat that backs up against the lavatory, as it made it very easy to get to the bathroom without being jumped in line, as so often happens in the airplane. Of course that was just a random strike of luck, but it really made a difference.

Food was great. Customer Service not so much! Flight Delays.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

The flight take-off was delayed which was fine but the staff seemed pretty over their jobs. The seats are very uncomfortable and the food was pretty average. Overall is was okay.

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

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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.
2/12Mon
1 stopJetstar
17h 10mCNS-AKL
$392
7/12Sat
1 stopJetstar
10h 05mCNS-AKL
$417
4/12Wed
1 stopJetstar
14h 10mCNS-AKL
$426
6/12Fri
1 stopJetstar
14h 10mCNS-AKL
$428
3/12Tue
1 stopJetstar
17h 10mCNS-AKL
$445
1/12Sun
1 stopQantas Airways
8h 40mCNS-AKL
$543
6/11Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
12h 45mCNS-AKL
$554
6/11Wed
2 stops
27h 30mCNS-AKL
$773
7/10Mon
2 stops
29h 25mCNS-AKL
$990
12/10Sat
directAir New Zealand
4h 40mCNS-AKL
$1,103

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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.
17/9Tue
multi-stop
21h 35mCNS-AKL
20/9Fri
multi-stop
19h 40mAKL-CNS
$1,146
17/9Tue
multi-stopJetstar
26h 10mCNS-AKL
20/9Fri
multi-stopJetstar
18h 35mAKL-CNS
$1,235
17/9Tue
direct
4h 40mCNS-AKL
20/9Fri
multi-stop
28h 15mAKL-CNS
$1,373
17/9Tue
multi-stopJetstar
26h 10mCNS-AKL
20/9Fri
multi-stopJetstar
17h 50mAKL-CNS
$1,456

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