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$380 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Auckland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Auckland departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cairns to Auckland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Cairns to Auckland (CNS-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Auckland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Auckland

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Auckland.
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16:05 - 05:10CNS-AKL
10h 05m1 stop
06:15 - 20:55AKL-CNS
17h 40m1 stop
$623Jetstar
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Tue, 28 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
16:00 - 05:05CNS-AKL
10h 05m1 stop
07:00 - 18:45AKL-CNS
13h 45m1 stop
$626Jetstar
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Tue, 1 Apr - Tue, 8 Apr
16:05 - 05:10CNS-AKL
10h 05m1 stop
06:45 - 17:10AKL-CNS
13h 25m1 stop
$639Jetstar
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Sat, 1 Feb - Fri, 14 Feb
17:20 - 06:00CNS-AKL
9h 40m1 stop
06:45 - 08:20AKL-CNS
28h 35m1 stop
Sun, 2 Feb - Fri, 7 Feb
17:20 - 06:00CNS-AKL
9h 40m1 stop
06:40 - 11:15AKL-CNS
7h 35m1 stop
Sun, 23 Feb - Wed, 2 Apr
10:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
07:10 - 10:45AKL-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$960Air New Zealand
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Tue, 1 Apr - Tue, 8 Apr
12:45 - 07:35CNS-AKL
15h 50m2 stops
11:40 - 22:45AKL-CNS
14h 05m2 stops
$1,103Qantas Airways
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Tue, 28 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
12:45 - 00:25CNS-AKL
8h 40m1 stop
07:00 - 22:45AKL-CNS
18h 45m1 stop
$1,107Emirates
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Sun, 26 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
12:45 - 07:35CNS-AKL
15h 50m2 stops
07:00 - 12:00AKL-CNS
8h 00m1 stop
$1,112Qantas Airways
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Mon, 17 Feb - Fri, 28 Mar
11:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
07:10 - 10:45AKL-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$1,547Air New Zealand
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Tue, 8 Apr - Tue, 15 Apr

Flights from Cairns to Auckland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Auckland 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 Cairns to Auckland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cairns to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Auckland on a Monday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Cairns, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Auckland, 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 Cairns to Auckland is June, where tickets cost $821 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,251 and $1,151 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Auckland?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $696 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cairns to Auckland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$380
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cairns to Auckland

When to book flights from Cairns to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Auckland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Auckland was $214 for a one-way ticket and $351 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Auckland?

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

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

    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 Cairns to Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Cairns 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 Cairns to Auckland?

    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 Auckland with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

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

    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 Auckland from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from Cairns to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland. 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 Cairns to Auckland? 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.
6.6
JetstarOverall score based on 479 reviews
6.8Boarding
7.3Crew
6.3Comfort
5.6Food
5.0Entertainment
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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.

6.0 GoodRuby, Nov 2024PPP - SYD
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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.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

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

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 Cairns to Auckland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/1Tue
1 stop
20h 10mCNS-AKL
$380
26/1Sun
1 stopJetstar
21h 00mCNS-AKL
$388
1/5Thu
1 stop
16h 50mCNS-AKL
$394
2/2Sun
1 stopJetstar
21h 00mCNS-AKL
$401
29/4Tue
directAir New Zealand
4h 40mCNS-AKL
$529
5/4Sat
directAir New Zealand
4h 40mCNS-AKL
$580
29/4Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
16h 00mCNS-AKL
$600
30/4Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
16h 00mCNS-AKL
$603
26/4Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
8h 20mCNS-AKL
$1,114
27/4Sun
2 stopsFiji Airways
27h 40mCNS-AKL
$1,142

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