Flights from Auckland Airport AKL to Cairns Airport CNS

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One-way from £210.72

A variety of 3 airline companies have direct flights to Cairns to Auckland International, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air China. The flight time from Auckland International to Cairns is around 5 Hours 4 Minutes and you will cover 3,620 Km (2,249 Miles). The airport code for Auckland International is AKL and for Cairns it is CNS.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are looking to get the cheapest flights possible then we recommend you travel mid week or in the late evening. On occasions, airliners may have special offers so look out for these. Our recommendation is to book well in advance if you are looking to get the best possible prices.

There is a time difference of 10.0 GMT at Cairns Australia, so remember to alter your watch to the correct time upon your arrival.

Below you can see a table that shows the airlines that fly from Auckland International (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) and frequency of flights daily.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Singapore Airlines010001007:0507:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand010001007:0507:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China010001010:4510:45VIEW FLIGHTS

The greatest amount of direct flights offered from Auckland International to Cairns Australia are by Singapore Airlines with around 2 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 07:05 and the latest flights at 07:05 with the most popular flight number being SQ4207.

You can visit Singapore Airlines at singaporeair.com website for late minute deals and up to date information.

Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Tuesday
07:05
AirlineFlightNo
Air New ZealandNZ161
Singapore AirlinesSQ4207
10:45
AirlineFlightNo
Air ChinaCA5107
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Saturday
07:05
AirlineFlightNo
Air New ZealandNZ161
10:45
AirlineFlightNo
Air ChinaCA5107
Singapore AirlinesSQ4207
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Please check before travelling to Cairns that a travel visa is not required.

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Flight Price FAQ - Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Auckland AKL to Cairns CNS?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Auckland AKL to Cairns CNS is £210.72 ($267 €245.57)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Auckland AKL to Cairns CNS?
The cheapest flight one way from Auckland AKL to Cairns CNS is £120.75 ($153 €140.72)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Auckland AKL to Cairns CNS?
The cheapest return flight from Auckland AKL to Cairns CNS is £328.32 ($416 €382.62)
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Flight Info FAQ - Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)

Who flies from Auckland to Cairns?
The following airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS): Air China, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines.
How far is the flight from Auckland to Cairns?
The flight from Auckland to Cairns is 3,620KM or 2,249 miles.
How long does the flight from Auckland to Cairns to take?
The flight from Auckland to Cairns takes 5 Hours 4 Minutes.

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