Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Auckland (CNS - AKL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$406	Jetstar 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland is currently $406
Cheapest one-way flight	$254	Jetstar 1 stop 12 hr Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Auckland is currently $254
Cheapest nonstop flights	$604	Air New Zealand Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland is currently $604
Last-minute weekend getaway	$551	Jetstar 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Auckland is currently $551
Cheapest business class flights	$1,712	Jetstar, Qantas 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Fri, Jun 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland is currently $1,712

Fastest flight	4 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Auckland takes 4 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Tue, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Auckland is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $420–560
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $540–1,000

Popular airlines from Cairns to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $633

Typical price: $820–1,400

2 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - AKL Every Tue, Sat
Qantas

from $739

Typical price: $710–870

56 weekly connecting flights

CNS - AKL Every day
Jetstar

from $406

Typical price: $445–730

45 weekly connecting flights

CNS - AKL Every day
Fiji Airways

from $702

Typical price: $810–1,600

4 weekly connecting flights

CNS - AKL Every Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Auckland

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Auckland are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $420 to $560.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $406. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $254.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Cairns to Auckland is $633, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Auckland is $739, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 23.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Auckland is $406, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Auckland is $702, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland starts at $406 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $254 and departs on Tue, Jun 23.

4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Auckland.

Auckland has a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall May–Dec. Most visitors arrive during summer and fall (Nov–Apr). Hotels can also be crowded during the school holidays (Jun–Jul and Sep–Oct). Popular events include Waitangi Day (Feb 6), commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; the Auckland Cup horse race (Mar); the Pasifika Festival, honoring Pacific Island cultures (Mar); Matariki, the Maori New Year (Jun–Jul); and New Zealand Fashion Week (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Auckland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Auckland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Auckland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 56 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland are:

Jetstar offers 45 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Fiji Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Auckland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $406. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $254.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Cairns to Auckland is $633, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Auckland is $739, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 23.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Cairns to Auckland is $406, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Cairns to Auckland is $702, flying from Aug 3 to Aug 9.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Cairns to Auckland.

There are 2 Air New Zealand direct flights from Cairns to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Auckland at price $551 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Cairns to Auckland.

There are 2 Air New Zealand direct flights from Cairns to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland are only available on Tuesday and Saturday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Auckland start at $604 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Auckland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairns and Auckland start at $1,712 from Sat, Jun 20 to Fri, Jun 26 with Jetstar, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Auckland start at $406 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Auckland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairns and Auckland starts at $551 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Auckland at price $551 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.