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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 €185 and round-trip from €467. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • AKL 6:50 AM
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €467 €597
      22% off
      22% off
      €597 €467
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:25 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €497 €597
      17% off
      17% off
      €597 €497
    • AKL 5:20 PM
      18h
      1 stop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 12:05 PM
      14h 5m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      €503 €597
      16% off
      16% off
      €597 €503
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 9:40 AM
      17h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €504
      16% off
      €597 €504
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €505
      15% off
      €597 €505
    • AKL 6:50 AM
      11h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 8:30 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      €505
      15% off
      €597 €505
    • AKL 6:20 AM
      19h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:30 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
      €509
      15% off
      €597 €509
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €510
      15% off
      €597 €510
    • AKL 6:50 AM
      19h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
      €510
      15% off
      €597 €510
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      AKL 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      €185 €281
      34% off
      34% off
      €281 €185
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      €186 €281
      34% off
      34% off
      €281 €186
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      €187 €281
      33% off
      33% off
      €281 €187
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      23h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 1:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €190
      32% off
      €281 €190
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €194
      31% off
      €281 €194
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      €196
      30% off
      €281 €196
    • AKL 7:10 PM
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €196
      30% off
      €281 €196
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      30h
      1 stop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €198
      30% off
      €281 €198
    • AKL 4:40 PM
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €198
      30% off
      €281 €198
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      AKL 7:10 AM
      5h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
      €219 €281
      22% off
      22% off
      €281 €219
    • AKL 7:10 AM
      5h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
      €244 €281
      13% off
      13% off
      €281 €244
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €218 €429
      49% off
      49% off
      €429 €218
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €218 €429
      49% off
      49% off
      €429 €218
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      €219 €429
      49% off
      49% off
      €429 €219
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €222
      48% off
      €429 €222
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      €223
      48% off
      €429 €223
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €229
      47% off
      €429 €229
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €237
      45% off
      €429 €237
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €241
      44% off
      €429 €241
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €248
      42% off
      €429 €248
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | 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
      €278 €429
      35% off
      35% off
      €429 €278
    • AKL 8:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €316 €429
      26% off
      26% off
      €429 €316
    • AKL 4:35 PM
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      €373 €429
      13% off
      13% off
      €429 €373
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • AKL 7:10 AM
      5h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
      €219 €281
      22% off
      22% off
      €281 €219
    • AKL 7:10 AM
      5h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
      €244 €281
      13% off
      13% off
      €281 €244
    • AKL 12:10 PM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:50 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      €248 €596
      57% off
      57% off
      €596 €248
    • AKL 12:10 PM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:50 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      €281
      53% off
      €596 €281
    • AKL 12:10 PM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:50 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 13 | Qantas Airways
      €418
      30% off
      €596 €418
    • AKL 12:10 PM
      7h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:50 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €420
      30% off
      €596 €420
    • AKL 2:25 PM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 7:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Air New Zealand
      €515
      14% off
      €596 €515
    • AKL 2:25 PM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 7:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Air New Zealand
      €518
      13% off
      €596 €518
    • AKL 9:25 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
      €264
      56% off
      €596 €264
    • AKL 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | 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 €158. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as €353.

€353
€256
€158
€61
  • €158
    Nov
  • €353
    Dec
  • €326
    Jan
  • €348
    Feb
  • €321
    Mar
  • €284
    Apr
  • €242
    May
  • €272
    Jun
  • €315
    Jul
  • €255
    Aug
  • €336
    Sep
  • €266
    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.

€324
€299
€273
€248
  • €273
    Mon
  • €277
    Tue
  • €292
    Wed
  • €307
    Thu
  • €324
    Fri
  • €278
    Sat
  • €321
    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 €185) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €185
Qantas Airways
From €196
Fiji Airways
From €207
Air New Zealand
From €224
China Airlines
From €228
Emirates
From €266
Air Tahiti Nui
From €304
Air Niugini
From €390
Qatar Airways
From €717
Singapore Airlines
From €3,148

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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. 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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  2. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:15 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. JQ936

    Brisbane Airport

    2:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    - - - - - - S

  5. 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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  6. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    - - - W - - S

  7. JQ150

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:20 AM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:40 PM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:05 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - 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 - 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
    Search

  12. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:30 AM

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. QF5526

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    4:00 PM

    AKL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    4:35 PM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:30 AM

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  15. FJ410

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    2:50 PM

    AKL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    5:05 PM

    NAN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. FJ971

    Nadi International Airport

    8:45 AM

    NAN

    4h 50m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    CNS

    - - - W - F -

  17. JQ154

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    6:25 PM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:15 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  19. JQ150

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:20 AM

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. VA771

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 AM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:35 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F -
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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 €185
Cheapest return ticket price €467

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 €290 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 €185, and round-trip fares start from €467. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Nov 20; 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 €683. 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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