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Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from £196
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — AKL
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to AucklandExplore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 October 2026.
Sun 22/1112:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 29/1108:00 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 10/10£418
Tue 17/1109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Sat 21/1109:40 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 9/10£451
Fri 25/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Mon 11/121:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 9/10£465
Tue 29/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Mon 11/121:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 9/10£511
Sat 17/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sat 24/1007:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 10/10£537
Tue 24/1113:50 -
1 stop7h 55m
Tue 1/1206:50 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 10/10£587
Tue 17/1113:50 -
2 stops14h 45m
Sat 21/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/10£588
Tue 24/1109:15 -
2 stops19h 20m
Tue 1/1206:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 10/10£589
Sat 21/1113:50 -
2 stops14h 45m
Sat 28/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 7/10£600
Best flights from Cairns to AucklandDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Auckland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Auckland that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Sun 22/1112:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 29/1108:00 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 10/10£418
Sat 20/211:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Wed 24/206:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/10£579
Tue 24/1109:15 -
2 stops19h 20m
Tue 1/1206:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 10/10£589
Mon 25/106:00 -
1 stop9h 25m
Mon 25/120:45 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 7/10£450
Fri 25/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Mon 11/121:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 9/10£465
Mon 22/211:40 -
1 stop21h 40m
Wed 24/206:50 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 11/10£585
Sat 21/1113:50 -
2 stops14h 45m
Sat 28/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 7/10£600
Tue 29/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Mon 11/121:30 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 9/10£511
Sat 20/209:15 -
2 stops11h 50m
Wed 24/206:50 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 7/10£682
Mon 22/209:15 -
2 stops12h 10m
Wed 24/206:50 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 11/10£687
Last-minute flights from Cairns to AucklandDiscover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland. Data last updated 12 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Auckland. Data last updated 12 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 17/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Sat 24/1007:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 10/10£537
Sat 17/1010:55 -
Nonstop4h 40m
Sat 24/1007:10 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 10/10£720
Sat 31/1011:15 -
2 stops17h 20m
Thu 12/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 8/10£693
Tue 17/1109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Sat 21/1109:40 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 9/10£451
Tue 17/1113:50 -
2 stops14h 45m
Sat 21/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 9/10£588
Sat 21/1113:50 -
2 stops14h 45m
Sat 28/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 7/10£600
Sun 22/1112:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 29/1108:00 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 10/10£418
Tue 24/1113:50 -
1 stop7h 55m
Tue 1/1206:50 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 10/10£587
Tue 24/1109:15 -
2 stops19h 20m
Tue 1/1206:50 -
1 stop11h 05m
Deal found 10/10£589
One-way flights from Cairns to AucklandSearch for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Auckland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Tue 6/409:40 -
1 stop11h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/10£196
Tue 16/309:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/10£199
Tue 19/109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/10£205
Fri 15/109:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/10£207
Sun 6/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/10£208
Tue 30/309:40 -
1 stop10h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/10£208
Sun 28/209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10£210
Sat 27/209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/10£213
Fri 26/209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/10£218
Tue 9/209:45 -
1 stop11h 30m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/10£218
Find flight deals from Cairns to Auckland
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CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 15/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£207
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 9/2
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£218
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Mon 15/3
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£220
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 19/2
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£227
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Fri 8/1
09:45-00:15
1 stop11h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£254
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Thu 19/11
18:05-11:35
1 stop14h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£256
Fastest return journey
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Tue 30/3
10:55-18:35
Nonstop4h 40m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£275
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Thu 28/1
06:00-19:10
1 stop10h 10m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£282
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 5/12
06:00-19:10
1 stop10h 10m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£283
CairnsAuckland
CNS Cairns - AKL Auckland Intl
CNSAKL
Cairns
Sat 21/11
06:00-19:10
1 stop10h 10m
Auckland Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£289
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?
Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Auckland?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Auckland (average of £272). Flying from Cairns to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of £570). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to AKL?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Auckland as you normally would.
How often are flights from Cairns to Auckland delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Cairns and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cairns to Auckland flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cairns to Auckland flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
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