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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from $309

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Auckland departing on 9/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 09:50CNS-AKL
8h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:40 - 20:55AKL-CNS
16h 15m1 stop
$545Jetstar
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 09:50CNS-AKL
8h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:40 - 20:55AKL-CNS
16h 15m1 stop
$547Jetstar
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 04:30CNS-AKL
20h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:30 - 09:10AKL-CNS
18h 40m1 stop
$584Jetstar
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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 09:50CNS-AKL
8h 55m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:30 - 09:10AKL-CNS
18h 40m1 stop
$587Jetstar
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 04:30CNS-AKL
20h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
16:30 - 09:10AKL-CNS
18h 40m1 stop
$602Jetstar
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
15:50 - 05:10CNS-AKL
10h 20m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 17:15AKL-CNS
13h 30m1 stop
$631Jetstar
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Mon, 3 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 11:00CNS-AKL
10h 05m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
07:00 - 18:15AKL-CNS
13h 15m2 stops
$643Jetstar
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
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22:55 - 09:50CNS-AKL
8h 55m1 stop
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07:30 - 22:50AKL-CNS
17h 20m1 stop
$677
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
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07:10 - 10:45AKL-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$883Air New Zealand
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
11:55 - 18:35CNS-AKL
4h 40mdirect
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07:10 - 10:45AKL-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$934Air New Zealand
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep

Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to Auckland

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Cairns to Auckland flight tickets
Air New Zealand
1 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
4h 40m
AKL18:35Auckland Intl
6 Sept
AKL07:10Auckland Intl
5h 35m
CNS10:45Cairns
$883
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Air New Zealand
6 Sept
CNS11:55Cairns
4h 40m
AKL18:35Auckland Intl
13 Sept
AKL07:10Auckland Intl
5h 35m
CNS10:45Cairns
$934
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Air New Zealand
23 Aug
CNS11:55Cairns
4h 40m
AKL18:35Auckland Intl
30 Aug
AKL07:10Auckland Intl
5h 35m
CNS10:45Cairns
$1,354
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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Auckland

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Auckland flight tickets
Jetstar
2 Sept
CNS22:55Cairns
8h 55m
1 stop
AKL09:50Auckland Intl
13 Sept
AKL06:40Auckland Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
CNS20:55Cairns
$545
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Jetstar
2 Sept
CNS22:55Cairns
8h 55m
1 stop
AKL09:50Auckland Intl
13 Sept
AKL06:40Auckland Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
CNS20:55Cairns
$547
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Jetstar
9 Sept
CNS06:00Cairns
20h 30m
1 stop
AKL04:30Auckland Intl
12 Sept
AKL16:30Auckland Intl
18h 40m
1 stop
CNS09:10Cairns
$584
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Auckland that are best for you.

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CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 2/9

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/9

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

$545

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 2/9

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/9

06:40-20:55

1 stop16h 15m

$547

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 9/9

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/9

16:30-09:10

1 stop18h 40m

$584

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 2/9

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/9

16:30-09:10

1 stop18h 40m

$587

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 6/9

06:00-04:30

1 stop20h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/9

16:30-09:10

1 stop18h 40m

$602

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 3/11

15:50-05:10

1 stop10h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/11

06:45-17:15

1 stop13h 30m

$631

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Tue 2/9

22:55-11:00

1 stop10h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/9

07:00-18:15

2 stops13h 15m

$643

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sun 14/9

22:55-09:50

1 stop8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/9

07:30-22:50

1 stop17h 20m

$677

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Mon 1/9

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/9

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$883

CairnsAuckland

CNS - AKL

CNSAKL

Cairns

Sat 6/9

11:55-18:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/9

07:10-10:45

Nonstop5h 35m

$934

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Auckland?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland?

If you’re not able to fly to Auckland in February, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Cairns to Auckland during May average around $656.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

The cheapest day to depart from Cairns to Auckland is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Auckland on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $912. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,377. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Auckland.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cairns to Auckland flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Auckland in the evening for as low as $670. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,121. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Cairns to Auckland Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Auckland from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Auckland for around $807 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Auckland from Cairns for as low as $553 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Auckland Intl flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Auckland Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Cairns to Auckland flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for Cairns to Auckland flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cairns to Auckland according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Cairns to Auckland (CNS to AKL) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cairns to Auckland

Best price found

$309

Fastest flight time

4h 40m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun

Airports in Auckland

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Auckland from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $309. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Auckland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $545.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Auckland takes 4h 40m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Auckland on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia..
There is 1 airport near Auckland: Auckland Intl (AKL)
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  • How far is Cairns to Auckland Intl by plane?

    The distance between Cairns and Auckland Intl is about 3601.7 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Auckland Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Auckland Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Auckland Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Auckland?

  • What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Auckland?

Best airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland

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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
Price
JetstarPriceFrom $514Free cancellationRating
6.5
464 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $561Free cancellationRating
8.0
504 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $880Free cancellationRating
7.5
896 reviews
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  • Air New Zealand Flights From Cairns to Auckland

    Air New Zealand is one of the most popular airlines flying from Cairns to Auckland, operating 3 flights/week on average for this route. A good Air New Zealand flight deal for Cairns to Auckland starts from $365 round-trip, up to an average price of $606. Our users have rated Air New Zealand at 8.0/10.

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