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$240+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
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 January 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$405
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$240
(Jetstar)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$513
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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 January 12, 2026.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 4/49:40 amCNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Tue 4/218:50 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop15h 50mJetstar
Deal found 1/10$405
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 2/76:05 pmCNS - AKL
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Tue 2/178:55 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 1/11$425
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 2/246:00 amCNS - AKL
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Tue 3/36:35 amAKL - CNS
1 stop17h 20mJetstar
Deal found 1/10$426
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 amCNS - AKL
1 stop11h 55mJetstar
Fri 5/85:25 pmAKL - CNS
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Deal found 1/9$475
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 4/19:40 amCNS - AKL
1 stop10h 55mJetstar
Sun 4/126:15 amAKL - CNS
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 1/9$500
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Wed 2/189:20 amCNS - AKL
1 stop12h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 2/236:50 amAKL - CNS
1 stop13h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/11$631
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Tue 4/287:00 amCNS - AKL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 4/296:10 amAKL - CNS
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/9$656
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Wed 3/411:45 amCNS - AKL
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 3/166:50 amAKL - CNS
1 stop10h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/11$662
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 4/29:25 amCNS - AKL
1 stop12h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 4/911:40 amAKL - CNS
2 stops13h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/10$699
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Mon 2/169:20 amCNS - AKL
2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 2/1911:15 amAKL - CNS
2 stops14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/11$726

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 January 12, 2026.
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

Sat 4/4

9:40 am-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/21

8:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

$405

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 2/7

6:05 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop17h 00m

$425

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

6:35 am-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$426

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 4/1

9:40 am-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/12

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$500

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Wed 2/18

9:20 am-12:45 am

1 stop12h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/23

6:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$631

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-12:10 am

1 stop15h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/29

6:10 am-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$656

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 2/16

9:20 am-7:35 am

2 stops19h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/19

11:15 am-11:05 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$726

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Thu 4/2

2:55 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

11:40 am-11:10 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$729

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 4/4

2:55 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$738

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 2/15

11:45 am-7:35 am

2 stops16h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/19

11:15 am-11:05 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$742

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Cairns to Auckland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cairns to Auckland in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

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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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 January 9, 2026.

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 $424). 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.

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

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 10h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 30m. 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 $197. Qantas Airways flights start at $287 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $290 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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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