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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£770

Nonstop flights in July

£316 – £439

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

$3 – $5; single fare; contactless accepted

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

$15 – $20; per person; door-to-door service

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

$25 – $35; metered; airport pickup fee applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

$18 – $30; surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

$50 – $90; per vehicle; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

$40 – $80; per day; varies by vehicle type

self-drive (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Auckland
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3624 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Auckland to Cairns in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Air New Zealand
11---1---11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Air New Zealand
11---1---11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Air New Zealand
11---1---11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Air New Zealand
11---1---11
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Auckland to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
43%
24°C17°C
19 Jul
45%
23°C15°C
Monday
13 Jul
43%
24°C16°C
20 Jul
17%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
21%
25°C16°C
21 Jul
11%
24°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
44%
24°C16°C
22 Jul
25°C14°C
Thursday
16 Jul
55%
23°C16°C
23 Jul
11%
25°C16°C
Friday
17 Jul
23%
22°C14°C
24 Jul
14%
25°C16°C
Saturday
18 Jul
44%
22°C14°C
25 Jul
41%
25°C17°C
The distance between Auckland and Cairns is 3624 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Emirates. Auckland and Cairns have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Auckland to Cairns?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Cairns takes around 5.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Auckland and Cairns?
The flight distance between Auckland and Cairns is 3624 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Cairns?
Several carriers operate flights between Auckland and Cairns. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand.
What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, London, Christchurch, Sydney, Nadi, Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Dunedin, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Perth, Apia, New Delhi, Manila, Denpasar, Whakatane, Edinburgh.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Phuket City, Queenstown, Alice Springs.
What airports are near Auckland?
The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Hamilton, Tauranga, Whangarei, Whakatane, Kerikeri, Taupo.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Auckland and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Cairns with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Auckland and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland and Cairns, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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How many airports are there near Cairns?
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