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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 €228 and round-trip from €487. 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 | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        AKL 7:10 AM
        5h 35m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        €586 €824
        28% off
        28% off
        €824 €586
      • CNS 10:55 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        AKL 6:35 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 17 | Virgin Australia
        AKL 7:10 AM
        5h 35m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        €601 €824
        27% off
        27% off
        €824 €601
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        AKL 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 7:10 AM
        5h 35m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        €487 €824
        41% off
        41% off
        €824 €487
      • 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
        €488
        41% off
        €824 €488
      • 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
        €490
        41% off
        €824 €490
      • 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
        €490
        41% off
        €824 €490
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 5:20 PM
        18h
        1 stop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €496
        40% off
        €824 €496
      • 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
        €497
        40% off
        €824 €497
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        AKL 5:10 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 5:20 PM
        18h
        1 stop
        CNS 8:20 AM
        Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €498
        40% off
        €824 €498
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        AKL 6:05 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 7:20 AM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:00 PM
        Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €499
        39% off
        €824 €499
      • CNS 2:40 PM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 5:10 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 21 | Virgin Australia
        AKL 8:00 AM
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 4:40 PM
        Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        €500
        39% off
        €824 €500
      • CNS 5:25 PM
        8h 45m
        1 stop
        AKL 5:10 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
        AKL 8:00 AM
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:05 PM
        Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €500
        39% off
        €824 €500
      • CNS 11:50 AM
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        AKL 6:05 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 15 | Virgin Australia
        AKL 7:20 AM
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 4:45 PM
        Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €500
        39% off
        €824 €500
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        AKL 6:05 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 6:25 PM
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Auckland - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €501
        39% off
        €824 €501
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AKL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        AKL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 10:55 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        AKL 6:35 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        €301 €479
        37% off
        37% off
        €479 €301
      • CNS 10:55 AM
        4h 40m
        Nonstop
        AKL 6:35 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        €349 €479
        27% off
        27% off
        €479 €349
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        €228 €479
        52% off
        52% off
        €479 €228
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €233
        51% off
        €479 €233
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €236
        51% off
        €479 €236
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €242
        49% off
        €479 €242
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        AKL 9:50 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €243
        49% off
        €479 €243
      • CNS 7:15 AM
        10h
        1 stop
        AKL 8:15 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €244
        49% off
        €479 €244
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €245
        49% off
        €479 €245
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        AKL 6:10 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €249
        48% off
        €479 €249
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        AKL 5:10 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
        €250
        48% off
        €479 €250
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €251
        48% off
        €479 €251
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €255
        47% off
        €479 €255
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 12:15 AM
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €256
        47% off
        €479 €256
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AKL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport 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 €292. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as €450.

€450
€371
€292
€213
    Cheapest
  • €385
    Oct
  • €307
    Nov
  • €384
    Dec
  • €352
    Jan
  • €332
    Feb
  • €292
    Mar
  • €354
    Apr
  • €357
    May
  • €379
    Jun
  • €404
    Jul
  • €409
    Aug
  • €450
    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.

€407
€368
€328
€289
  • €390
    Mon
  • €328
    Tue
  • €390
    Wed
  • €407
    Thu
  • €368
    Fri
  • €359
    Sat
  • €350
    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 €228) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €228
Virgin Australia
From €250
Qantas Airways
From €263
China Airlines
From €283
Air New Zealand
From €301
Fiji Airways
From €326
Emirates
From €360
Air Niugini
From €368

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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

    5:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ135

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
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  4. JQ240

    Christchurch Airport

    6:55 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:20 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T - S

  5. JQ935

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    3:05 PM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    BNE

    - - - W - F S
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  6. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  7. 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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  8. JQ133

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:20 PM

    OOL

    3h

    Nonstop

    12:20 AM

    AKL

    S M T - T F S

  9. JQ135

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
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  10. JQ242

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 PM

    AKL

    S - T W T - S

  11. 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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  12. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ929

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    11:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  15. VA786

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    4:55 PM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    7:10 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  16. JQ153

    Brisbane Airport

    11:00 AM

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    4:10 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  17. JQ135

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
    Search

  18. JQ236

    Christchurch Airport

    2:05 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    3:30 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 €228
Cheapest return ticket price €487

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 25 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 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 11:55, 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 €721 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 €228, and round-trip fares start from €487. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; 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 21 minutes, and around 4 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 €413. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl. Airport operates around 4 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Intl. Airport and Auckland Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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