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$165+ 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 11/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$368
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$165
(Jetstar)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$506

Good one-way deal

$313 or less
From Cairns to Auckland Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($103 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
lun. 12/19:45 amCNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
jue. 12/48:55 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 9/13$368
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
vie. 12/59:45 amCNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
dom. 12/79:45 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 9/13$382
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/3010:55 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop8h 25mJetstar
jue. 11/68:55 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Deal found 9/15$394
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/296:00 amCNS - AKL
1 stop20h 10mJetstar
mié. 11/56:45 amAKL - CNS
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Deal found 9/14$469
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mar. 9/2310:55 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
mar. 9/307:00 amAKL - CNS
1 stop14h 45mJetstar
Deal found 9/15$485
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/210:55 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
mar. 10/76:15 amAKL - CNS
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Deal found 9/15$497
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sáb. 12/139:45 amCNS - AKL
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
jue. 1/157:15 amAKL - CNS
1 stop16h 35mJetstar
Deal found 9/14$539
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mié. 10/2911:55 pmCNS - AKL
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/56:45 amAKL - CNS
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$589
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 10/209:20 amCNS - AKL
2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways
mié. 10/296:50 amAKL - CNS
1 stop13h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/15$660
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/56:00 amCNS - AKL
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
dom. 12/73:05 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/13$668
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/296:00 amCNS - AKL
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
mié. 11/511:50 amAKL - CNS
2 stops12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$680

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 septiembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

lun. 12/1

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

jue. 12/4

8:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 00m

$368

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

vie. 12/5

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

dom. 12/7

9:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop16h 10m

$382

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

mié. 10/29

6:00 am-5:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Auckland Intl

mié. 11/5

6:45 am-9:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$469

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

jue. 10/2

10:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 05m

Auckland Intl

mar. 10/7

6:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$497

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

lun. 10/20

9:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops19h 15m

Auckland Intl

mié. 10/29

6:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$660

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

vie. 12/5

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

Auckland Intl

dom. 12/7

3:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$668

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

mié. 10/29

9:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops19h 15m

Auckland Intl

mié. 11/5

11:50 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$688

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

dom. 11/30

7:15 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$165

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

lun. 11/3

6:00 am-5:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

$201

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

lun. 11/24

11:40 am-5:10 am

1 stop14h 30m

$213

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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 September 12, 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Cairns to Auckland by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 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 most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

    Consider Singapore Airlines (73%), Air China (73%) or Virgin Australia (66%) 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 $298. On average you can expect to pay $354. 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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