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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 941 and round-trip from AED 1,799. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 10:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        AKL 18:35
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 23 | Air New Zealand
        AKL 07:10
        5h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        AED 2,420 AED 3,403
        28% off
        28% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,420
      • CNS 10:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        AKL 18:35
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 23 | Virgin Australia
        AKL 07:10
        5h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        AED 2,484 AED 3,403
        27% off
        27% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,484
      • CNS 09:40
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:20
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 20:55
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40
        Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,799 AED 3,403
        47% off
        47% off
        AED 3,403 AED 1,799
      • CNS 14:50
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        AKL 06:05
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 6 | Virgin Australia
        AKL 20:55
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40
        Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,859
        45% off
        AED 3,403 AED 1,859
      • CNS 10:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        AKL 18:35
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        AKL 18:25
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:10
        Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,996
        41% off
        AED 3,403 AED 1,996
      • CNS 07:00
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        AKL 21:50
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 07:10
        5h 35m
        Direct
        CNS 09:45
        Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
        AED 2,013
        41% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,013
      • CNS 17:40
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        AKL 06:05
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        AKL 20:55
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40
        Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,014
        41% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,014
      • CNS 12:05
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        AKL 05:10
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 20:45
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,026
        40% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,026
      • CNS 06:00
        8h 25m
        1 stop
        AKL 17:25
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 18:25
        25h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:10
        Auckland - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,036
        40% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,036
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 17:20
        18h
        1 stop
        CNS 08:20
        Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,052
        40% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,052
      • CNS 06:00
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        AKL 05:10
        Cairns - Auckland | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 17:20
        18h
        1 stop
        CNS 08:20
        Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,058
        40% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,058
      • CNS 06:00
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        AKL 06:05
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 07:20
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 21:00
        Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,062
        39% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,062
      • CNS 11:50
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        AKL 06:05
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 3 | Virgin Australia
        AKL 07:20
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 16:45
        Auckland - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,067
        39% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,067
      • CNS 06:00
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        AKL 06:05
        Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AKL 18:25
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Auckland - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 2,070
        39% off
        AED 3,403 AED 2,070
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AKL 14:00
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        AKL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Auckland - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 10:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        AKL 18:35
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,243 AED 1,976
        37% off
        37% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,243
      • CNS 10:55
        4h 40m
        Direct
        AKL 18:35
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        AED 1,442 AED 1,976
        27% off
        27% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,442
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 941 AED 1,976
        52% off
        52% off
        AED 1,976 AED 941
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 963
        51% off
        AED 1,976 AED 963
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 973
        51% off
        AED 1,976 AED 973
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,000
        49% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,000
      • CNS 07:00
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        AKL 21:50
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,003
        49% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,003
      • CNS 07:15
        10h
        1 stop
        AKL 20:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,009
        49% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,009
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,010
        49% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,010
      • CNS 06:00
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        AKL 06:10
        Cairns - Auckland | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,030
        48% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,030
      • CNS 06:00
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        AKL 05:10
        Cairns - Auckland | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
        AED 1,031
        48% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,031
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,038
        47% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,038
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,054
        47% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,054
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        AKL 00:15
        Cairns - Auckland | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AED 1,058
        46% off
        AED 1,976 AED 1,058
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AKL 14:00
        Cairns - Auckland | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport are usually in March, with an average price of AED 1,208. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach AED 1,861.

AED 1,861
AED 1,535
AED 1,208
AED 882
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,592
    Oct
  • AED 1,267
    Nov
  • AED 1,587
    Dec
  • AED 1,453
    Jan
  • AED 1,373
    Feb
  • AED 1,208
    Mar
  • AED 1,463
    Apr
  • AED 1,475
    May
  • AED 1,564
    Jun
  • AED 1,667
    Jul
  • AED 1,690
    Aug
  • AED 1,861
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Auckland 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 departure day from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

AED 1,683
AED 1,519
AED 1,355
AED 1,191
  • AED 1,609
    Mon
  • AED 1,355
    Tue
  • AED 1,611
    Wed
  • AED 1,683
    Thu
  • AED 1,520
    Fri
  • AED 1,485
    Sat
  • AED 1,444
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AED 936) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AED 936
Qantas Airways
From AED 993
Virgin Australia
From AED 1,031
China Airlines
From AED 1,170
Air New Zealand
From AED 1,243
Fiji Airways
From AED 1,451
Emirates
From AED 1,475
Air Niugini
From AED 1,544

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Auckland 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 Airport

    16:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    19:10

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
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  2. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    23:55

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Direct

    05:05

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ135

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    4h 55m

    Direct

    14:55

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
    Search

  4. JQ240

    Christchurch International Airport

    18:55

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    20:20

    AKL

    S M T W T - S

  5. JQ935

    Cairns Airport

    15:05

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    17:15

    BNE

    - - - W - F S
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  6. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    23:55

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Direct

    05:05

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    09:40

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:55

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. JQ133

    Gold Coast Airport

    18:20

    OOL

    3h

    Direct

    00:20

    AKL

    S M T - T F S

  9. JQ135

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    4h 55m

    Direct

    14:55

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
    Search

  10. JQ242

    Christchurch International Airport

    18:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    19:35

    AKL

    S - T W T - S

  11. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    23:55

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Direct

    05:05

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ151

    Brisbane Airport

    23:55

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Direct

    05:05

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  15. VA786

    Cairns Airport

    16:55

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    19:10

    BNE

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  16. JQ153

    Brisbane Airport

    11:00

    BNE

    3h 10m

    Direct

    16:10

    AKL

    S M T W T F S

  17. JQ135

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    4h 55m

    Direct

    14:55

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
    Search

  18. JQ236

    Christchurch International Airport

    14:05

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    15:30

    AKL

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

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

Flight distance 3,623.49km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AED 941
Cheapest return ticket price AED 1,799

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport Flights

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

    Cairns Airport to Auckland 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 Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Auckland 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 Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 2,979 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Auckland Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 154 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport currently start from AED 941, and round-trip fares start from AED 1,799. 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 Airport to Auckland 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 Airport to Auckland Airport is AED 1,705. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport operates around 4 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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