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$236+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

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 March 22, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/127:00 am
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop8h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 5/268:50 pm
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop15h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/18$402
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 5/62:50 pm
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 5/136:15 am
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop9h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/21$501
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/29:40 am
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Sat 5/96:15 am
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop14h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/17$506
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/49:40 am
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Mon 5/115:25 pm
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/20$514
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:15 pm
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/115:25 pm
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$517
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/283:35 pm
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/94:10 pm
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$650
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/299:40 pm
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop15h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 6/26:10 am
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop18h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$722
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 5/76:00 am
CNS
-
AKL
1 stop15h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 5/101:40 pm
AKL
-
CNS
1 stop11h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/19$732

Find 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$402
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$236
(Jetstar)

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June

Average price

$440
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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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Auckland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/26

8:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

$402

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 5/6

2:50 pm-5:30 am

1 stop12h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$508

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 5/7

6:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

1:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$732

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 5/29

9:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/2

6:10 am-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$737

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 5/6

1:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops15h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/13

11:40 am-10:45 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$766

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 5/12

1:40 pm-7:35 am

2 stops15h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/26

8:25 am-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$773
Quickest round-trip

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Fri 5/29

1:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/2

7:10 am-10:45 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$857
Cheapest one-way

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 5/18

9:40 am-12:20 am

1 stop12h 40m

$241

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 9/8

7:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$242

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 6/14

7:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$248

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairns-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cairns-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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

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.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    Jetstar and Qantas Airways can get you from Cairns to Auckland in just under 8h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. There are 2247 mi between Cairns and Auckland. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $185. Qantas Airways flights start at $287 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $289 one-way.

  • 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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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