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$202+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$357
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$202
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$532

Good one-way deal

$280 or less
From Cairns to Auckland Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average 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 August 14, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/210:55 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Thu 9/117:50 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop16h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/103:35 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/175:05 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$420
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/129:45 amCNS - AKL
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Mon 9/156:40 amAKL - CNS
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 8/13$428
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:55 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/117:10 amAKL - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$530
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:00 amCNS - AKL
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/158:40 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$548
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sat 9/273:35 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Sat 10/43:40 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 8/13$552
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:45 amCNS - AKL
2 stops19h 45mJetstar
Wed 9/177:00 amAKL - CNS
2 stops17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/12$593
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 12/209:45 amCNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sat 1/177:15 amAKL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$605
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:00 amCNS - AKL
1 stop7h 50mJetstar
Wed 10/158:40 pmAKL - CNS
2 stops23h 35mJetstar
Deal found 8/14$616

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Auckland that are best for you.

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Auckland

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Depart

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Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 9/2

10:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/11

7:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

$357

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 9/10

3:35 pm-4:30 am

1 stop10h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/17

5:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$420

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 9/12

9:45 am-12:05 am

1 stop12h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/15

6:40 am-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$428

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 9/2

10:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/11

7:10 am-10:45 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$530

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/15

8:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop14h 50m

$548

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 9/27

3:35 pm-4:05 am

1 stop10h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/4

3:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$552

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-4:30 am

2 stops19h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/17

7:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$593

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 12/20

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/17

7:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$605

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/15

8:40 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$616

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 11/11

10:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 05m

$202

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Auckland

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 August 8, 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 August 14, 2025.

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.

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 most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

    Consider Singapore Airlines (66%), Air China (66%) or Virgin Australia (55%) 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 $280. On average you can expect to pay $4,433. 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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