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

Over the last year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 minutes.

How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

Jetstar can get you from Cairns to Auckland in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2247 mi between Cairns and Auckland.

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 $197. Qantas Airways flights start at $287 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $290 one-way.

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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).

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?

The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $360. On average you can expect to pay $365. The most popular route, (Cairns - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $333.

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

Consider Singapore Airlines (38%), Air China (38%) or Virgin Australia (33%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Auckland.

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

When flying from Cairns to Auckland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

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Wed 12/319:20 amCNS - AKL

2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 1/411:50 amAKL - CNS

2 stops14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/26

$1,324

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Sun 1/259:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Sun 2/19:45 pmAKL - CNS

1 stop16h 10mJetstar

Deal found 12/27

$420

Tue 2/105:20 pmCNS - AKL

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/178:05 amAKL - CNS

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$466

Tue 4/2812:35 pmCNS - AKL

1 stop9h 35mEmirates

Wed 4/293:55 pmAKL - CNS

1 stop9h 15mEmirates

Deal found 12/25

$675

Thu 1/2911:45 amCNS - AKL

2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 2/126:50 amAKL - CNS

1 stop10h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/28

$690

Sun 2/19:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Wed 2/46:15 amAKL - CNS

1 stop10h 35mJetstar

Deal found 12/27

$450

Mon 2/29:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Wed 2/46:15 amAKL - CNS

1 stop10h 35mJetstar

Deal found 12/27

$450

Mon 4/277:10 pmCNS - AKL

1 stop14h 15mJetstar

Mon 5/116:15 amAKL - CNS

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 12/27

$452

Fri 4/1011:50 amCNS - AKL

2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/112:10 pmAKL - CNS

1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$682

Mon 2/911:45 amCNS - AKL

2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 2/164:35 pmAKL - CNS

1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/26

$690

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Wed 12/319:20 amCNS - AKL

2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 1/411:50 amAKL - CNS

2 stops14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/26

$1,324

Fri 1/99:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Sun 1/118:55 pmAKL - CNS

1 stop17h 00mJetstar

Deal found 12/27

$530

Fri 1/96:00 amCNS - AKL

2 stops10h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 1/1111:50 amAKL - CNS

2 stops14h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/27

$963

Sun 1/259:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Sun 2/19:45 pmAKL - CNS

1 stop16h 10mJetstar

Deal found 12/27

$420

Thu 1/2911:45 amCNS - AKL

2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 2/126:50 amAKL - CNS

1 stop10h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/28

$690

One-way flights from Cairns to Auckland
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Thu 1/153:30 pmCNS - AKL

1 stop29h 45mJetstar

Deal found 12/25

$227

Fri 3/139:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 12/26

$233

Tue 1/139:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop26h 00mJetstar

Deal found 12/25

$236

Mon 1/122:50 pmCNS - AKL

1 stop30h 25mJetstar

Deal found 12/25

$242

Sat 1/179:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop26h 00mJetstar

Deal found 12/25

$250

Wed 1/149:45 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 12/25

$260

Fri 1/166:00 amCNS - AKL

1 stop20h 05mJetstar

Deal found 12/26

$263

Thu 6/257:00 amCNS - AKL

1 stop11h 10mJetstar

Deal found 12/26

$268

Mon 2/95:20 pmCNS - AKL

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$272

Tue 2/105:20 pmCNS - AKL

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$275

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$420 (Booking.com)
One-way from	$227 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$624
Good one-way deal	$362 or less

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 1/25

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/1

9:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop16h 10m

$420

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 2/1

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/4

6:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$450

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 2/2

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/4

6:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$450

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 4/27

7:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop14h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$452

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 2/10

5:20 pm-5:05 am

1 stop8h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

8:05 am-11:05 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$466

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 4/28

12:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/29

3:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$675

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 4/10

11:50 am-11:40 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/11

2:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$682

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 1/29

11:45 am-7:35 am

2 stops16h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/12

6:50 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$690

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 2/9

11:45 am-7:35 am

2 stops16h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/16

4:35 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$690

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 3/13

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

$233

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Deals found on 12/26

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cairns-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairns-Auckland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Auckland flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cairns-Auckland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Booking 77 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $183). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?
Jetstar can get you from Cairns to Auckland in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2247 mi between Cairns and Auckland.
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 $197. Qantas Airways flights start at $287 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $290 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?
Consider Singapore Airlines (38%), Air China (38%) or Virgin Australia (33%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Auckland.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland?
The cheapest flight price from Cairns to Auckland is $360. On average you can expect to pay $365. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $183). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in January is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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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