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$196+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$365
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$196
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$449

Good one-way deal

$315 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:35 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Tue 4/86:15 amAKL - CNS
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 2/20$365
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:55 amCNS - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/87:10 amAKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/20$599
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/119:00 amCNS - AKL
1 stop12h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 4/710:30 amAKL - CNS
2 stops14h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$620
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1312:45 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop8h 40mEmirates
Sun 4/66:10 amAKL - CNS
1 stop13h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$651

Find flights from Cairns to Auckland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Cairns

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 4/1

3:35 pm-5:05 am

1 stop10h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

6:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$365

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 4/1

10:55 am-6:35 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

7:10 am-10:45 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$599

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 3/11

9:00 am-12:45 am

1 stop12h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/7

10:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$620

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 3/13

12:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/6

6:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$651

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 3/22

12:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

$196

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 4/29

11:55 am-6:35 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$303

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 4/28

1:50 pm-5:30 am

2 stops13h 40m

$324

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 4/29

9:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops20h 15m

$350

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Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Cairns to Auckland by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Auckland. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairns to Auckland round-trip from $365. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $599, and Qantas Airways, from $620. Jetstar is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to Auckland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $196. Air New Zealand flights start at $303 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $350 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $300. On average you can expect to pay $4,448. The most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $333.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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