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Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SEK 2,030 and round-trip from SEK 5,103. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • AKL 6:50 AM
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 5,103 SEK 6,237
      18% off
      18% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,103
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:25 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 5,434 SEK 6,237
      13% off
      13% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,434
    • AKL 5:20 PM
      18h
      1 stop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:05 PM
      14h 5m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 5,494 SEK 6,237
      12% off
      12% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,494
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 9:40 AM
      17h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 5,507
      12% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,507
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 5,516
      12% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,516
    • AKL 6:50 AM
      11h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 8:30 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 5,519
      12% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,519
    • AKL 6:20 AM
      19h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:30 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      SEK 5,561
      11% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,561
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 5,572
      11% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,572
    • AKL 6:50 AM
      19h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      SEK 5,579
      11% off
      SEK 6,237 SEK 5,579
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      AKL 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Nov 9 | Normal Airline
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      AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,030 SEK 2,447
      17% off
      17% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,030
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      23h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 1:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,069 SEK 2,447
      15% off
      15% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,069
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,113 SEK 2,447
      14% off
      14% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,113
    • AKL 7:10 PM
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,141
      13% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,141
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      30h
      1 stop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,156
      12% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,156
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,157
      12% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,157
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,157
      12% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,157
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      27h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:35 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,160
      12% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,160
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,178
      11% off
      SEK 2,447 SEK 2,178
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,377 SEK 4,826
      51% off
      51% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,377
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,384 SEK 4,826
      51% off
      51% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,384
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,388 SEK 4,826
      51% off
      51% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,388
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,435
      50% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,435
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,497
      48% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,497
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,520
      48% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,520
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,586
      46% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,586
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,819
      42% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,819
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 2,983
      38% off
      SEK 4,826 SEK 2,983
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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    • AKL 6:40 AM
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:50 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 3,033 SEK 4,604
      34% off
      34% off
      SEK 4,604 SEK 3,033
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SEK 3,456 SEK 4,604
      25% off
      25% off
      SEK 4,604 SEK 3,456
    • AKL 4:35 PM
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 4,071 SEK 4,604
      12% off
      12% off
      SEK 4,604 SEK 4,071
    • AKL 4:35 PM
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
      SEK 4,189
      9% off
      SEK 4,604 SEK 4,189
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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    • AKL 12:10 PM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:50 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 2,705 SEK 6,183
      56% off
      56% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 2,705
    • AKL 12:10 PM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:50 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 3,071 SEK 6,183
      50% off
      50% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 3,071
    • AKL 12:10 PM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:50 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      SEK 4,593 SEK 6,183
      26% off
      26% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 4,593
    • AKL 2:25 PM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 7:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Air New Zealand
      SEK 5,510
      11% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 5,510
    • AKL 2:25 PM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 7:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Air New Zealand
      SEK 5,626
      9% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 5,626
    • AKL 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
      SEK 2,880
      53% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 2,880
    • AKL 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      SEK 2,998
      52% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 2,998
    • AKL 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      SEK 3,694
      40% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 3,694
    • AKL 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
      SEK 3,788
      39% off
      SEK 6,183 SEK 3,788
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of SEK 1,722. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as SEK 3,861.

SEK 3,861
SEK 2,792
SEK 1,722
SEK 653
  • SEK 1,722
    Nov
  • SEK 3,861
    Dec
  • SEK 3,563
    Jan
  • SEK 3,798
    Feb
  • SEK 3,504
    Mar
  • SEK 3,097
    Apr
  • SEK 2,637
    May
  • SEK 2,967
    Jun
  • SEK 3,442
    Jul
  • SEK 2,784
    Aug
  • SEK 3,674
    Sep
  • SEK 2,899
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

SEK 3,542
SEK 3,264
SEK 2,986
SEK 2,708
  • SEK 2,986
    Mon
  • SEK 3,024
    Tue
  • SEK 3,184
    Wed
  • SEK 3,351
    Thu
  • SEK 3,542
    Fri
  • SEK 3,033
    Sat
  • SEK 3,506
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from SEK 2,021) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SEK 2,021
Qantas Airways
From SEK 2,138
Fiji Airways
From SEK 2,255
Air New Zealand
From SEK 2,441
China Airlines
From SEK 2,487
Emirates
From SEK 2,907
Air Tahiti Nui
From SEK 3,324
Air Niugini
From SEK 4,258
Qatar Airways
From SEK 7,838
Singapore Airlines
From SEK 34,425

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What is the flight schedule from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Auckland to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF120

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:50 AM

    AKL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:30 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA783

    Brisbane Airport

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:00 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ150

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:20 AM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ150

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:20 AM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    2:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:10 PM

    CNS

    - - - - - - S

  7. JQ154

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:25 PM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:15 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    - - - - - - S

  9. JQ154

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:25 PM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:15 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ930

    Brisbane Airport

    8:45 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:15 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. JQ134

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    4:40 PM

    AKL

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    5:10 PM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:30 AM

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. FJ410

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    2:50 PM

    AKL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    5:05 PM

    NAN

    S M T W T F S
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  14. FJ971

    Nadi International Airport

    8:45 AM

    NAN

    4h 50m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    CNS

    - - - W - F -

  15. JQ150

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:20 AM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 AM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:35 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F -

  17. QF120

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:50 AM

    AKL

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:30 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 AM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:35 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F -

  19. CI054

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    8:50 PM

    AKL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:25 PM

    BNE

    - M - W T F S
    Search

  20. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:40 PM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:05 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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About Auckland Intl. Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

Learn about Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,623.49 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SEK 2,030
Cheapest return ticket price SEK 5,103

FAQs for Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

    Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 4 hours 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 07:10, and the last departs at 07:10, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SEK 3,166 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) at 07:10 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 10:45.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 161 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from SEK 2,030, and round-trip fares start from SEK 5,103. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 46 minutes, and around 1 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is SEK 6,417. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Auckland Intl. Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 2 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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