AKL - CNS

$221 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Cairns departing on 10/6. 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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Cheap Flight Deals from Auckland to Cairns (AKL-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Cairns 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 Auckland to Cairns

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Cairns.
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Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 10:40AKL-CNS
16h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 09:50CNS-AKL
8h 55m1 stop
$529Jetstar
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
Jetstar Logo
06:40 - 08:25AKL-CNS
27h 45m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
09:00 - 04:30CNS-AKL
17h 30m1 stop
$571Jetstar
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Fri, 16 May - Tue, 20 May
Jetstar Logo
19:50 - 10:40AKL-CNS
16h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
09:00 - 04:30CNS-AKL
17h 30m1 stop
$573Jetstar
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 20 May
Jetstar Logo
06:40 - 08:25AKL-CNS
27h 45m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 04:45CNS-AKL
20h 45m1 stop
$581Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
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20:40 - 13:10AKL-CNS
18h 30m2 stops
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06:00 - 04:45CNS-AKL
20h 45m1 stop
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
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19:50 - 10:40AKL-CNS
16h 50m1 stop
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11:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 10:45AKL-CNS
5h 35mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
$918Air New Zealand
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 10:45AKL-CNS
5h 35mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
$953Air New Zealand
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Mon, 14 Jul - Mon, 11 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
07:30 - 16:30AKL-CNS
11h 00m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:15 - 13:40CNS-AKL
22h 25m1 stop
$1,082Qantas Airways
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Sat, 27 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 22:50AKL-CNS
8h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
11:45 - 07:35CNS-AKL
17h 50m2 stops
$1,166Qantas Airways
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Cairns flights

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 round-trip flights from Auckland to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Auckland to Cairns, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Cairns back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being 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 round-trip 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 $728 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,053 and $978 respectively.

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

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.
No, with an average price for the route of $411, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$221
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Cairns

When to book flights from Auckland to Cairns

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.
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 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 $141 for a one-way ticket and $337 for a return.

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Auckland and Cairns.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Cairns?

    You can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Cairns on on Tuesday, and Saturday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Cairns are Qantas Airways and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $1,029 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $637 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Cairns?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Cairns

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Direct returns

Cairns to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +2 more

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Top airlines flying 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 819 reviews
6.9Food
8.2Crew
7.6Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

10.0 Excellentanna, Mar 2025AKL - SYD
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I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

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

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

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