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July 23 - July 28
CNS - Auckland
$522
$427
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September 10 - September 15
CNS - Auckland
$858
$431
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October 27 - October 29
CNS - Auckland
$641
$431
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September 3 - September 10
CNS - Auckland
$836
$433
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November 3 - November 10
CNS - Auckland
$592
$433
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September 3 - September 6
CNS - Auckland
$847
$434
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October 20 - October 29
CNS - Auckland
$632
$434
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October 20 - October 27
CNS - Auckland
$637
$434
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July 23 - July 30
CNS - Auckland
$516
$435
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October 13 - October 20
CNS - Auckland
$637
$436
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Insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland
How much is a round trip from Cairns to Auckland
Regular price: $454 - $661
Prices for flights from Cairns to Auckland are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Auckland is between $454 and $661. The current lowest deal is $427, available through Kayak for travel from July 23 to July 28.
now $427
Low $454
High $661
The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland
Flights from Cairns to Auckland are cheapest in January, with a median price of 323 USD. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of 682 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $323
February
Flights from $682
Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland
Air New Zealand
Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Auckland
Thu, Jun 18
CNS - Auckland
Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)
Jetstar
$895
$530
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
CNS - Auckland
Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)
Jetstar
$994
$603
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
CNS - Auckland
Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)
Jetstar
$773
$521
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
CNS - Auckland
Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)
Jetstar
$773
$521
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
CNS - Auckland
Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)
Jetstar
$771
$521
One-way
Thu, Jun 25
CNS - Auckland
Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)
Jetstar
$867
$561
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Auckland
Dec 1 - Dec 8
$1,041 → $448
57%
Dec 6 - Dec 10
$1,007 → $482
52%
Dec 15 - Dec 18
$1,023 → $501
51%
Dec 2 - Dec 7
$1,039 → $530
49%
Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Auckland
Cairns - Auckland route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent Cairns to Auckland return fares are above the typical level at $427.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $323.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights typically take 14h 10m.
Flights from Cairns to Auckland typically take 14h 10m, with 1 stopover when connecting.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Air New Zealand offers direct flights.
Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Cairns to Auckland, with frequent deals available.
🏆 Airline highlight
Air New Zealand is a direct flight option.
Air New Zealand offers direct flights for the Cairns to Auckland route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route.
Deals for flights from Cairns to Auckland are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
Cairns main airports to depart from
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is a good option for flights to Auckland, often offering the cheapest fares.
📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$427
Auckland main airports to arrive at
Auckland (AKL)
Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway to New Zealand, offering direct access to Auckland.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$427
Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative
Hamilton (HLZ)
Hamilton Airport is a useful alternative for reaching the Waikato region with direct road access.
📍 ~100 km from Auckland (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$486
Tauranga (TRG)
Tauranga Airport is a viable alternative for travelers in the southern Auckland catchment area.
📍 ~150 km from Auckland (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$570
Whangarei (WRE)
Whangarei Airport is a primary alternative for travelers located north of Auckland, avoiding city traffic.
📍 ~140 km from Auckland (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$622
Rotorua Regional (ROT)
Rotorua Regional Airport is an alternative for those in the wider Bay of Plenty/Waikato area.
📍 ~180 km from Auckland (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$570
Kerikeri (KKE)
Kerikeri Airport is a secondary option for the far Northland region, useful if Auckland is inaccessible.
📍 ~200 km from Auckland (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$622
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