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Last minute flights from Auckland to Cairns

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Auckland Cairns

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Mon., 06 Jan. AKL - CNS

Wed., 08 Jan. CNS - AKL

$1375 $1332

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Sat., 25 Jan. AKL - CNS

$235 $228

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Fri., 17 Jan. AKL - CNS

Mon., 20 Jan. CNS - AKL

$767 $752

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Fri., 27 Dec. AKL - CNS

Sat., 28 Dec. CNS - AKL

$2049 $2012

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Tue., 31 Dec. AKL - CNS

Thu., 30 Jan. CNS - AKL

$1080 $1046

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Sat., 11 Jan. AKL - CNS

Sun., 12 Jan. CNS - AKL

$1094 $1056

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

20% Trains are 20% more expensive in Cairns than in Auckland.

Auckland $4.08

Cairns $5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

0% A meal in Cairns costs roughly the same as in Auckland.

Auckland $22.67

Cairns $23.5

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

180% Taxis are 180% more expensive in Cairns than in Auckland.

Auckland $3.63

Cairns $10

Coffee Regular cappuccino

22% Coffee is 22% more expensive in Cairns than in Auckland.

Auckland $5.11

Cairns $6.25

Distance: 3604 kms

Auckland airports

Auckland Airport (AKL) How far from city centre: 19 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Auckland to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Auckland to Cairns?

The total flight time between Auckland and Cairns is of around 06:35 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,096 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Auckland to Cairns is $228. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Auckland?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 175% more expensive than Auckland, with a fare of 3.63 AUD, while train tickets costs 23% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 4.08 AUD in Auckland. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 23.50 AUD in Cairns, 4% more than the 22.67 AUD in Auckland. The price of the coffee is around 22% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Auckland the coffee costs 5.11 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Auckland to Cairns?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Auckland. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Auckland and Cairns?

The main airport route flying between Auckland and Cairns is: Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cairns International Airport (CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Air New Zealand.