Cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland from £221

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Thu, Jul 23
Cairns CNSAuckland AKL
£221
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Tue, Jul 21
Cairns CNSAuckland AKL
£231
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Thu, Jul 23
Cairns CNSAuckland AKL
£241
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Thu, Jul 23
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£245
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Fri, Jul 24
Cairns CNSAuckland AKL
£256
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Thu, Jul 23 – Sat, Jul 25
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Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 23
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How much do flights to Auckland cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£221

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£747

Cheapest round-trip

£403

Average round-trip

£525

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Auckland airport to the city center

Fastest options: SkyBus express and taxi. Best value: public bus routes.

Auckland is served by Auckland Airport (AKL), located 21 km south of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including express buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours on the Southern Motorway.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to downtown

50-70 min

$5 – $10; AT HOP card fare; cash fares higher

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

$70 – $100; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-50 min

$50 – $90; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; price varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; excludes fuel and insurance

24/7 availability (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in NZD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • AT HOP cards offer discounted fares on Auckland Transport buses; cards can be purchased at the airport.
  • Peak hour traffic on the Southern Motorway can significantly increase journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Auckland

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Auckland
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3624 km
Worth visiting
Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest - Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cairns to Auckland 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
Virgin Australia Airlines
1------------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 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------1
Virgin Australia Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Air New Zealand
11---2---21
Virgin Australia Airlines
------------------1
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Air New Zealand
21---1---11
Virgin Australia Airlines
11---1---11
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Auckland

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Auckland

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C16°C
February22°C17°C
March21°C16°C
April19°C15°C
May16°C13°C
June14°C11°C
July13°C10°C
August14°C10°C
September15°C10°C
October16°C11°C
November18°C13°C
December20°C15°C
Hottest Month
22°C
February
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
285
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
13°C6°C
19 Jul
17%
13°C10°C
Monday
13 Jul
64%
14°C10°C
20 Jul
88%
12°C9°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
75%
16°C11°C
21 Jul
93%
13°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
18%
17°C11°C
22 Jul
60%
16°C12°C
Thursday
16 Jul
78%
16°C10°C
23 Jul
82%
14°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
78%
14°C10°C
24 Jul
61%
14°C12°C
Saturday
18 Jul
60%
15°C10°C
25 Jul
19%
14°C11°C
The distance between Cairns and Auckland is 3624 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Air New Zealand, and China Airlines. Cairns and Auckland have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Auckland, consider visiting Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cairns to Auckland?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Auckland takes around 4.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cairns and Auckland?
The flight distance between Cairns and Auckland is 3624 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Auckland?
Several carriers operate flights between Cairns and Auckland. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi, Chiang Mai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and London, Queenstown, Christchurch, Sydney, Manchester, Melbourne, Wellington, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Bangkok, Manila, Dunedin, Perth, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Glasgow, Belfast, Whakatane.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
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.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Auckland?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Auckland with Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Air New Zealand, China Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Auckland?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Auckland, 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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