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Flight Info | Auckland to Cairns

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 499
Cheapest return ticket price AED 1,638
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel February
Flight distance 3,610.68 km
Average flight time 5 hours 35 minutes
Popular airline Emirates

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Auckland to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 2,083.

  • How long does it take to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)?

    It takes about 5 hours 35 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)?

    Airlines with flights from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS): Air China, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.

  • How many airports are there in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

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