Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Cairns, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Cairns are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,056 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,055 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Auckland to Cairns take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 5h 35m to travel the 5,820 km between Auckland and Cairns.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Auckland and Cairns per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Auckland and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Cairns was $358 for a one-way ticket and $771 for a return.

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 07:10 and will be landing in Cairns at 10:45.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Cairns jets off at 07:10 and lands at 10:45.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Auckland to Cairns direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $756.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Auckland to Cairns direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $756.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Cairns flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Cairns, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Cairns on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Cairns is October, where tickets cost $757 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,113 and $1,077 respectively.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Cairns is October, where tickets cost $757 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,113 and $1,077 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Cairns.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of $881 for a return.

Question 20

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) is the top choice – 76% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Auckland to Cairns picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 21

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Sydney (SYD) often has the shortest stopovers from Auckland to Cairns, with an average time of 2h 28m.

Question 22

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Sydney (SYD) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 50m.

Question 23

How often are flights from Auckland to Cairns delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Auckland and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 6% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 269 minutes.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Auckland to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($771) and Fiji Airways ($998).

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Auckland to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($771) and Fiji Airways ($998).

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cairns, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Question 33

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,047, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 34

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $1,047, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 35

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cairns from Auckland usually cost between $900 and $1,174 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $771 on Jetstar (13 Oct–20 Oct).

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairns is Air New Zealand, followed by Jetstar and Qantas Airways.

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