Cairns

$213+ Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)

AKL — CNS
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns

Thu 12/35:20 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Thu 12/106:00 am -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 10/31$552
Mon 12/74:40 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Thu 12/106:05 pm -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 11/4$577
Mon 12/75:20 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Mon 12/1412:05 pm -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 11/4$594
Tue 11/177:40 pm -
1 stop15h 55m
Fri 11/209:45 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 10/31$648
Sat 11/148:00 am -
1 stop12h 15m
Tue 11/172:40 pm -
1 stop12h 30m
Deal found 10/31$733
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop16h 50m
Thu 12/247:00 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 11/1$738
Sat 12/198:00 am -
1 stop14h 15m
Sat 12/2610:35 am -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 11/4$775
Tue 11/1712:50 pm -
2 stops23h 15m
Fri 11/209:45 am -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 10/31$780
Wed 12/306:50 am -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 1/912:05 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 11/3$782
Mon 12/77:30 am -
2 stops18h 10m
Thu 12/1011:40 am -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 11/4$785

Find flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$488
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$213
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$693
Provider with most accurate pricing for Auckland Intl-Cairns flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Auckland Intl-Cairns flights.
From Auckland Intl to Cairns
One-way flight from Auckland Intl to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/6

7:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/27

2:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop23h 45m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$266

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/20

6:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop28h 40m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$323
Quickest round-trip

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/22

1:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$328

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/28

6:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/24

6:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/26

6:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$330

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

6:10 am-7:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$413

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/27

9:40 am-7:15 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$414

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/26

6:10 am-10:40 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Cairns

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$414

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Compare providers for flights from Auckland to Cairns

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Auckland to Cairns in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Auckland-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Auckland-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Auckland-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-Cairns 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 Auckland-Cairns 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 Auckland to Cairns

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

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

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 14 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $500). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 Auckland to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between $641 and $716 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $488 on Jetstar (Apr 6-Jun 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Auckland to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Cairns?

    Departing from Auckland to Cairns will take you 13h 45m. The distance between Auckland and Cairns is about 2247 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Auckland to Cairns is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $514 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $607. Air New Zealand is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (93%), Air New Zealand (93%) or Singapore Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Cairns.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of $500). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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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Alternative routes for Auckland to Cairns

Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$514Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$607Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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