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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns from C$ 327

AKL — CNS
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns

Thu 3/125:20 p.m. -
1 stop18h 00m
Thu 10/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 31/10C$ 772
Mon 14/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop12h 15m
Mon 21/129:45 a.m. -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 30/10C$ 1,007
Wed 30/126:50 a.m. -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 9/112:05 p.m. -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,094
Wed 2/127:30 a.m. -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 9/1211:40 a.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,099
Wed 30/126:50 a.m. -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 8/16:00 a.m. -
1 stop15h 45m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,102
Sun 8/114:35 p.m. -
1 stop9h 05m
Thu 12/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 30/10C$ 1,112
Tue 29/126:10 a.m. -
1 stop11h 30m
Sun 10/11:50 p.m. -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,124
Tue 29/126:10 a.m. -
1 stop11h 30m
Thu 7/15:40 p.m. -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,127
Thu 17/127:30 a.m. -
2 stops12h 20m
Sun 10/11:50 p.m. -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 30/10C$ 1,129
Wed 30/126:50 a.m. -
1 stop18h 50m
Wed 6/16:00 a.m. -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 3/11C$ 1,130

Find flight deals from Auckland to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 682

One-way from

C$ 327

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 969
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/4-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/4-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 45m total
  • Auckland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/4

7:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 327

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

7:00 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 366

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

2:50 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop23h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 372

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

6:20 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 406
Quickest round-trip

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/11

1:25 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

1 stop11h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 459

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/11

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

1 stop13h 00m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 461

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/11

6:50 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 461

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/11

6:50 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 461

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

8:45 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

2 stops16h 30m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 484

AucklandCairns

AKL Auckland Intl - CNS Cairns

AKLCNS

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/12

6:10 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

2 stops16h 40m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 578

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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 C$ 699). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 973). 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 C$ 896 and C$ 1,001 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 682 on Jetstar (6 Apr-5 Jun).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Cairns?

    For as low as C$ 682, Jetstar can have you in Cairns from Auckland in 13h 45m. 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 Virgin Australia (93%), Air New Zealand (93%) and Singapore Airlines (93%).

  • 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 C$ 699). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 973). 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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