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$273+ Cheap flights from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL)

CNS — AKL
Oct 20 — Oct 271
Tue 10/20
Tue 10/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

Cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland

Sun 11/2212:05 pm -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 11/255:20 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 9/18$521
Sun 11/14:00 pm -
1 stop10h 10m
Sun 11/88:00 am -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 9/16$547
Sat 11/146:00 am -
1 stop20h 10m
Sun 11/226:20 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 9/16$549
Sun 11/16:00 am -
1 stop21h 10m
Sun 11/86:20 am -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/17$551
Tue 11/35:25 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Tue 11/106:20 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 9/19$558
Wed 11/49:45 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Tue 11/108:00 am -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 9/16$563
Tue 11/101:50 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Wed 11/116:50 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/17$682
Tue 11/31:50 pm -
2 stops14h 45m
Tue 11/106:50 am -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/19$789

Find flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$521
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$273
(Jetstar)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$668
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 2/10

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$283
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CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 3/4

12:05 pm-12:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$336

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 1/9

9:45 am-8:45 am

2 stops20h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$368

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 12/5

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$371

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 11/21

6:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$390

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 11/21

1:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops14h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$427

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 11/22

12:05 pm-6:10 am

1 stop15h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/25

5:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 00m

$521

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 11/4

9:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/10

8:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$563

CairnsAuckland

CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 2/20

11:15 am-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/24

6:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$734

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  • 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

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

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

Booking 69 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $384). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairns to Auckland?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Auckland flights typically cost between $434 and $740 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $521 on Jetstar (Nov 22-Nov 25).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    Jetstar and Qantas Airways can get you from Cairns to Auckland in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 25m. 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 $183. Air New Zealand flights start at $337 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $359 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Auckland?

    Consider Singapore Airlines (83%), Air China (83%) or Virgin Australia (43%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Auckland.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of $384). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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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