AKL - CNS

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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cairns (AKL-CNS)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Auckland to Cairns currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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06:15 - 20:55AKL-CNS
17h 40m1 stop
12:00 - 05:10CNS-AKL
14h 10m1 stop
$673Jetstar
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Tue, 4 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
06:45 - 21:20AKL-CNS
17h 35m1 stop
09:45 - 05:30CNS-AKL
16h 45m1 stop
$761Jetstar
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
06:45 - 21:20AKL-CNS
17h 35m1 stop
20:35 - 05:10CNS-AKL
29h 35m1 stop
$764Jetstar
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
10:30 - 09:05AKL-CNS
25h 35m2 stops
09:45 - 05:30CNS-AKL
16h 45m1 stop
$800Jetstar
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan
10:30 - 09:05AKL-CNS
25h 35m2 stops
20:35 - 16:45CNS-AKL
17h 10m2 stops
Thu, 23 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
07:25 - 23:15AKL-CNS
18h 50m1 stop
10:55 - 05:30CNS-AKL
15h 35m2 stops
$1,073
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Mon, 2 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
20:40 - 22:10AKL-CNS
28h 30m1 stop
18:45 - 00:45CNS-AKL
27h 00m1 stop
$1,143Qantas Airways
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Fri, 13 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
13:00 - 22:45AKL-CNS
12h 45m2 stops
12:45 - 07:10CNS-AKL
15h 25m2 stops
$2,191Air New Zealand
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Tue, 4 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
10:00 - 12:05AKL-CNS
53h 05m2 stops
12:45 - 16:15CNS-AKL
48h 30m2 stops
$9,319China Southern
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Sun, 15 Dec - Sat, 4 Jan
22:10 - 12:05AKL-CNS
40h 55m2 stops
12:45 - 16:15CNS-AKL
48h 30m2 stops
$9,390China Southern
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Fri, 13 Dec - Tue, 17 Dec
16:35 - 09:05AKL-CNS
19h 30m1 stop
$430Jetstar
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Mon, 13 Jan
07:05 - 10:40AKL-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$438Air New Zealand
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Sat, 3 May
06:15 - 11:50AKL-CNS
8h 35m1 stop
$442Jetstar
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Sun, 12 Jan
07:30 - 18:15AKL-CNS
12h 45m1 stop
Wed, 30 Apr
17:20 - 09:05AKL-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
$452Jetstar
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Sat, 11 Jan
13:40 - 22:05AKL-CNS
10h 25m1 stop
$459Qantas Airways
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Sat, 3 May
06:10 - 22:05AKL-CNS
17h 55m1 stop
$465Qantas Airways
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Sat, 3 May
21:00 - 09:05AKL-CNS
39h 05m2 stops
Tue, 7 Jan
00:55 - 17:20AKL-CNS
19h 25m1 stop
$6,432Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 21 Dec
00:55 - 17:20AKL-CNS
19h 25m1 stop
$8,235Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 9 Jan
07:35 - 11:00AKL-CNS
30h 25m2 stops
09:30 - 19:10CNS-AKL
6h 40m1 stop
$1,535
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
07:35 - 08:00AKL-CNS
27h 25m1 stop
12:45 - 00:25CNS-AKL
8h 40m1 stop
$1,792
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
19:15 - 22:10AKL-CNS
29h 55m3 stops
06:00 - 19:10CNS-AKL
10h 10m1 stop
$1,887
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov
19:15 - 22:10AKL-CNS
29h 55m3 stops
09:30 - 16:50CNS-AKL
28h 20m2 stops
$1,892
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Thu, 21 Nov - Thu, 28 Nov

Flights from Auckland to Cairns - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

The average price of all flights from Auckland to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Cairns, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairns, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Auckland to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Cairns is August, where tickets cost $788 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,140 and $1,068 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Auckland to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$430
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Cairns

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Cairns was $253 for a one-way ticket and $396 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Cairns?

    Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Cairns?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Cairns flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Cairns?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Cairns, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Cairns, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Cairns are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,101 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,051 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $993 or less round-trip.

Top 4 airlines serving from Auckland to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3486 reviews
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

10.0 ExcellentSardar, Nov 2024ISB - DXB
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The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

I wish Emirates had lights to Philadelphia (PHL) in USA.

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

Meals were delicious, however I got hungry between dinner and breakfast.

When you buy Emirates you don’t expect low cost. Choice of coffee/tea vs water. Entertainment on demand. Seat distance won’t allow food tray to extend without hitting belly (and I didn’t grow lately)

The food was pretty good and the crew were excellent. It would have been excellent all round but for screaming children. Six hours at least of a 10 hr flight. Mostly 1 child clearly on the spectrum and probably ADHD but I really felt for the parents and grandparents who were obviously struggling and doing the best they could under the circumstances. No reflection on the airline of course and we all need to be more tolerant with these challenges . Slept for 15 hrs when I got home.

Food service must be faster and make vegetarian food in good quality

Superb check in, lounge, boarding and flight experience. On time departure and before time arrival. Couldn’t have asked for more

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

Overall good. We had to transfer to Bradly terminal. We had requested wheelchair assistance. The bus that picked us up had to wait for other passengers. The wait was long. Then, at the Bradly terminal we had to wait an extended period of time for the wheel chair assistance. These delays caused tension at checked in and resulted in arriving at the gate as passengers were boarding.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

same as previous comments. i hate being on a plane that long. no problems w/anything else.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

Much better than I expected for such a long flight.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Good - better than other airlines in terms of food and seat comfort.

It’s a very long flight and there are so many people on board. Perhaps a warm washcloth now and then to freshen up

The crew was very helpful to my family, especially when my daughter became sick during the flight. Will fly with them again.

Too many passengers are bringing on too many large items as part of carry on baggage where it should be checked in. This is not the fault of Qantas but the stupid mindset passengers have now about trying to bring anything and everything on as carry on luggage where it should be checked in.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/1Mon
1 stopJetstar
19h 30mAKL-CNS
$430
3/5Sat
directAir New Zealand
5h 35mAKL-CNS
$438
12/1Sun
1 stopJetstar
8h 35mAKL-CNS
$442
30/4Wed
1 stop
12h 45mAKL-CNS
$445
11/1Sat
1 stopJetstar
18h 45mAKL-CNS
$452
3/5Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
10h 25mAKL-CNS
$459
3/5Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
17h 55mAKL-CNS
$465
7/1Tue
2 stops
39h 05mAKL-CNS
$567
21/12Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
19h 25mAKL-CNS
$6,432
9/1Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
19h 25mAKL-CNS
$8,235

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to Cairns that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/11Thu
multi-stop
30h 25mAKL-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stop
6h 40mCNS-AKL
$1,535
21/11Thu
multi-stop
27h 25mAKL-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stop
8h 40mCNS-AKL
$1,792
21/11Thu
multi-stop
29h 55mAKL-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stop
10h 10mCNS-AKL
$1,887
21/11Thu
multi-stop
29h 55mAKL-CNS
28/11Thu
multi-stop
28h 20mCNS-AKL
$1,892

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