Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between £478 and £534 in February. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £351 on Jetstar (8 Feb–13 Feb).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

How often are flights from Auckland to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 8% of weekly flights between Auckland and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 349 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between £478 and £534 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £351 on Jetstar (8 Feb–13 Feb).

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Cairns flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Auckland to Cairns will take you 12h 15m. There are 2247 mi between Auckland and Cairns.

Question 7

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cairns (average of £373). Flying from Auckland to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of £568). 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.

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Cairns are Virgin Australia (93%), Air New Zealand (93%) and Singapore Airlines (93%).

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CNS?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to Cairns as you normally would.

Question 13

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cairns.

Question 15

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 16

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Cairns?

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Deals for Auckland to Cairns flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Cairns?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Auckland to Cairns by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Cairns with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Cairns from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Cairns become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Cairns from Auckland today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£351
One-way from	£160
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£517

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns. 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 Auckland to Cairns?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between £478 and £534 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £351 on Jetstar (8 Feb–13 Feb).

How often are flights from Auckland to Cairns delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Auckland and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 349 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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Auckland to Cairns flights typically cost between £478 and £534 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £351 on Jetstar (8 Feb–13 Feb).