Find flights
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from C$ 585

AKL — CNS
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns

Sat 14/117:15 p.m. -
1 stop16h 45m
Sat 21/1112:05 p.m. -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 13/9C$ 742
Wed 25/118:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 15m
Sat 5/129:45 a.m. -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 15/9C$ 754
Wed 21/107:15 a.m. -
1 stop12h 55m
Sat 24/103:35 p.m. -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 14/9C$ 763
Wed 14/106:25 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Wed 21/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 14/9C$ 772
Sun 8/116:50 a.m. -
1 stop18h 50m
Thu 12/111:50 p.m. -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 14/9C$ 935
Wed 14/106:25 p.m. -
1 stop17h 05m
Wed 21/1011:50 a.m. -
2 stops9h 40m
Deal found 14/9C$ 938
Sat 7/116:50 a.m. -
1 stop13h 00m
Wed 11/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 13/9C$ 940
Mon 19/1012:05 p.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Thu 29/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 15/9C$ 968
Mon 26/106:50 a.m. -
1 stop28h 40m
Mon 2/115:40 p.m. -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 11/9C$ 989
Wed 23/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 15m
Sun 10/16:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,099
Fri 13/114:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 05m
Thu 19/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops15h 25m
Deal found 13/9C$ 1,120

Find flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 742

One-way from

C$ 585

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 928
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
Search Deals
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 11/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 00m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

9:40 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops16h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 585

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

6:00 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops16h 15m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 592

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/12

6:00 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops19h 40m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 603

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

6:10 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops19h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 611

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/11

8:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

Cairns

Sat 5/12

9:45 a.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop11h 30m

C$ 754

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/11

6:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop13h 00m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

6:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop11h 30m

C$ 940

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/10

12:05 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 25m

Cairns

Thu 29/10

6:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop11h 30m

C$ 968

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

6:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

1 stop13h 00m

Cairns

Sat 21/11

6:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops27h 15m

C$ 1,120

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/11

4:35 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

Cairns

Thu 19/11

6:00 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops15h 25m

C$ 1,120

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

4:35 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

Cairns

Sun 10/1

3:40 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 stops17h 35m

C$ 1,129

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

Showing 1-10 of 14 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of C$ 629). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 928). 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.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to Cairns as you normally would.

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 C$ 806 and C$ 1,014 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 742 on Jetstar (14 Nov-21 Nov).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Cairns?

    For as low as C$ 940, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Auckland in 13h. Auckland and Cairns are separated by a distance of 3616 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Cairns are Air China (80%), Virgin Australia (41%) and Air New Zealand (41%).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of C$ 629). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 928). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Other flights to Cairns

Cairns to Brisbane flights
Cairns to Melbourne Airport flights
Cairns to Sydney flights
Cairns to Christchurch flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Cairns?

When you search for this flight from Auckland to Cairns, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Cairns?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cairns from Auckland.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Cairns with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Auckland to Cairns with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Cairns become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cairns from Auckland today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.