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Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $252 and round-trip from $509. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:55 AM
      4h 40m
      Nonstop
      AKL 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
      AKL 7:10 AM
      5h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      $984 $1,276
      23% off
      23% off
      $1,276 $984
    • CNS 10:55 AM
      4h 40m
      Nonstop
      AKL 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      AKL 7:10 AM
      5h 35m
      Nonstop
      CNS 9:45 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
      $1,135 $1,276
      11% off
      11% off
      $1,276 $1,135
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $509 $1,276
      60% off
      60% off
      $1,276 $509
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      $526
      59% off
      $1,276 $526
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      15h 5m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      $553
      56% off
      $1,276 $553
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AKL 8:00 AM
      12h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Jetstar Airways
      $555
      56% off
      $1,276 $555
    • CNS 12:05 PM
      14h 5m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      AKL 8:45 PM
      14h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:30 AM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      $555
      56% off
      $1,276 $555
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
      AKL 8:00 AM
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      $558
      56% off
      $1,276 $558
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Nov 25 | Virgin Australia
      AKL 8:00 AM
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      $563
      56% off
      $1,276 $563
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      AKL 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      $252 $1,068
      76% off
      76% off
      $1,068 $252
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      10h
      1 stop
      AKL 8:15 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      $257 $1,068
      76% off
      76% off
      $1,068 $257
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 11:00 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      $272 $1,068
      75% off
      75% off
      $1,068 $272
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      10h
      1 stop
      AKL 8:15 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      $277
      74% off
      $1,068 $277
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      17h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
      $284
      73% off
      $1,068 $284
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      $290
      73% off
      $1,068 $290
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      $291
      73% off
      $1,068 $291
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      19h
      1 stop
      AKL 4:05 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      $291
      73% off
      $1,068 $291
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:15 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      $292
      73% off
      $1,068 $292
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 10:55 AM
      4h 40m
      Nonstop
      AKL 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
      $782 $1,068
      27% off
      27% off
      $1,068 $782
    • CNS 10:55 AM
      4h 40m
      Nonstop
      AKL 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      $950 $1,068
      11% off
      11% off
      $1,068 $950
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      $315 $640
      51% off
      51% off
      $640 $315
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 24 | Virgin Australia
      $316 $640
      51% off
      51% off
      $640 $316
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      $318 $640
      50% off
      50% off
      $640 $318
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      AKL 6:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      $325
      49% off
      $640 $325
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Nov 23 | Virgin Australia
      $347
      46% off
      $640 $347
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      9h
      1 stop
      AKL 6:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      $386
      40% off
      $640 $386
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
      $399
      38% off
      $640 $399
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
      $427
      33% off
      $640 $427
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
      $436
      32% off
      $640 $436
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
      $318 $1,254
      75% off
      75% off
      $1,254 $318
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:45 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 3 | Emirates
      $436 $1,254
      65% off
      65% off
      $1,254 $436
    • CNS 5:40 PM
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      $494 $1,254
      61% off
      61% off
      $1,254 $494
    • CNS 5:25 PM
      8h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 5:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Nov 2 | Virgin Australia
      $563
      55% off
      $1,254 $563
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:45 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      $594
      53% off
      $1,254 $594
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:45 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      $602
      52% off
      $1,254 $602
    • CNS 9:15 AM
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      AKL 8:30 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      $682
      46% off
      $1,254 $682
    • CNS 5:40 PM
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 6:10 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      $1,116
      11% off
      $1,254 $1,116
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 10:55 AM
      4h 40m
      Nonstop
      AKL 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
      $782 $1,068
      27% off
      27% off
      $1,068 $782
    • CNS 10:55 AM
      4h 40m
      Nonstop
      AKL 6:35 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 30 | Virgin Australia
      $950 $1,068
      11% off
      11% off
      $1,068 $950
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      AKL 8:30 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Jan 11 | Qantas Airways
      $472 $800
      41% off
      41% off
      $800 $472
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      AKL 8:30 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Dec 28 | Qantas Airways
      $580
      28% off
      $800 $580
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      AKL 8:30 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
      $669
      16% off
      $800 $669
    • CNS 9:40 AM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      AKL 8:30 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Dec 24 | Qantas Airways
      $712
      11% off
      $800 $712
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:45 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Dec 9 | Qantas Airways
      $402
      50% off
      $800 $402
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:45 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      $442
      45% off
      $800 $442
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 12:45 AM
      Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      $442
      45% off
      $800 $442
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      AKL 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Auckland 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of $331. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as $510.

$510
$421
$331
$242
    Cheapest
  • $403
    Oct
  • $347
    Nov
  • $435
    Dec
  • $398
    Jan
  • $376
    Feb
  • $331
    Mar
  • $401
    Apr
  • $404
    May
  • $429
    Jun
  • $457
    Jul
  • $463
    Aug
  • $510
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$464
$419
$374
$329
  • $437
    Mon
  • $374
    Tue
  • $447
    Wed
  • $464
    Thu
  • $387
    Fri
  • $441
    Sat
  • $396
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $252) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $252
Qantas Airways
From $272
Virgin Australia
From $294
China Airlines
From $347
Air New Zealand
From $368
Fiji Airways
From $372
Emirates
From $406
Air Niugini
From $418

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA786

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:55 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    7:10 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  2. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ893

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ133

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:10 PM

    OOL

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    12:15 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  5. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:55 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    2:10 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ951

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:05 AM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
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  8. NZ112

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:20 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    12:30 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T - S

  9. JQ033

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    10:55 PM

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  11. VA776

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:15 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  12. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ957

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    10:00 PM

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ207

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    4:05 PM

    AKL

    S - T W - F -

  15. VA770

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  16. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  17. JQ929

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  18. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  19. VA786

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:55 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    7:10 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  20. JQ153

    Brisbane Airport

    11:00 AM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:10 PM

    AKL

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

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

Flight distance 3,623.49 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $252
Cheapest return ticket price $509

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

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

    Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport takes about 4 hours 23 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport departs at 10:55, and the last departs at 10:55, 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 Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $953 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Auckland Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 154 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport currently start from $252, and round-trip fares start from $509. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Dec 5; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 22 minutes, and around 3 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport is $451. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland 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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