Question 1

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). 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.

Question 3

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Cairns flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Question 6

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Consider Virgin Australia (64%), Air New Zealand (64%) or Singapore Airlines (51%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Cairns.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Auckland to Cairns?

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Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 125% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 8

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Auckland to Cairns, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 30% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $428 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $510.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Cairns from Auckland average $573. You can even find prices in February for less than $573, as users have found deals to Cairns from as low as $368. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairns from Auckland. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 16%.

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CNS?

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Auckland to Cairns by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Question 11

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 12

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns.

Question 13

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$579

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$322	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$576	Average$638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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