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Auckland.$527 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $527, select.
Auckland.$529 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.
Auckland.$535 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 13 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $535, select.
Auckland.$560 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $560, select.
Auckland.$592 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Auckland.$592 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Auckland.$604 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $604, select.
Auckland.$610 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $610, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Auckland International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Auckland International flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $527
Jun
from $535
Jul
from $592
Aug
from $560
Sep
from $617
Oct
from $612
Nov
from $635
Dec
from $917
Jan
from $671
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Mar
from $592
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Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland International

Cairns to Auckland International: Alternative routes

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Cairns to Auckland: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$527
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineSingapore Airlines
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Auckland International is $527. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Auckland International.
Singapore Airlines, Air China and Air New Zealand fly direct from Cairns to Auckland International.
As of May 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from Cairns to Auckland International.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Auckland International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Auckland International Airport on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
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Currently, Jetstar and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flight tickets to Auckland International.

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Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland

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Qantas and Jetstar also offer this route as well, but usually with a stopover in Sydney, and it tends to be much more cost effective to take the direct non-stop option.

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Cairns Airport (CNS) departure information

Getting there

Cairns Airport is situated around 6.4 km by road from the Cairns city centre. There are a number of public transport options to get you there for your flight. The Airport Connect shuttle offers transfers from Cairns city centre to the airport. You need to pre-book your ticket and hail the Sun Palm Transport bus from the C9 Bus Stop on Sheridan Street. The journey takes around 7 minutes. If you are driving to the airport, there is plenty of parking available at T1, and prices are around $69 for 2-3 days, with each day costing $15 thereafter.

Terminal information

For flights departing to Auckland will leave from the T1 International Terminal, which offers plenty of dining, passenger amenities, currency exchange facilities, and duty free shopping. Passengers flying from T1 can access free Wi-Fi for one hour. More information on Cairns Airport.

Auckland International Airport (AKL) Arrival Information

Getting there

Auckland Airport is located around 20km by road from Auckland city centre, and is well connected to the city and surrounding areas by various transport options. SkyBus is a bus transfer service between Auckland City and Auckland Airport, and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The journey from the airport takes around 40-60 minutes, and an adult one way ticket starts at NZ $16 (around $15.25 AUD). If you wish to take a taxi, taxi and shuttle ranks are outside the arrivals area (door 8) at the international terminal. Shuttles are also available for around $33 per person.

Terminal information

Flights from Cairns will fly into Auckland’s international terminal. Those transferring or catching an onward domestic flight will need to travel to the domestic terminal with the free inter-terminal bus. The domestic terminal can also be reached by walking, following the walkway. More information on Auckland Airport.

Time difference from Cairns to Auckland

Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Cairns during non-daylight savings months in New Zealand (between the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday in September every year), and 3 hours ahead of Cairns during daylight savings months.

Weather

Auckland has a much cooler climate than Cairns. Cairns has warmer temperatures year-round, with winter high temps around 25-26°C, and summer around 31°C. Auckland by comparison has cooler summers, with highs of around 21-23°C, and winters around 14-15°C. Auckland is best to visit year-round, especially in summer if you wish to participate in the many outdoor activities New Zealand has to offer.

Expect to pay

Prices in Cairns and Auckland are fairly on par, for most things including groceries, restaurants, and transportation (Auckland public transport is very slightly more expensive by 4-7%). A cup of coffee in most cafes in Auckland will set you back the equivalent of around $4.40 AUD.

Transportation to city centre

A taxi to the city centre from Auckland Airport will cost you around NZ $75-$90 (about $71.50-$86 AUD). Car hire is also available from all major providers - Compare prices and book online in advance in order to ensure you can get the vehicle you want, and at the best price. You can also organise airport transfers from the airport to your accommodation or next destination online with Skyscanner.

Mode of payment

The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar. Credit cards and debit cards are also accepted by most vendors around Auckland.

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The above information is correct as of June 2016. Please check all travel details and costs closer to the time of your travel date.


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