Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) flights
An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS): Air New Zealand. The two airports are 2,249 miles (3,619 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) and more.
How many miles AKL to CNS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 10,000 | $15–35 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 14,500 | $15–35 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $15–35 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 17,500 | $15–35 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand | 21,000 | $40–60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand | 22,500 | $15–35 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand | 28,000 | $15–285 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $43–63 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $25–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air New Zealand | 35,000 | $59.80–429.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AKL to CNS
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book AKL to CNS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
AKL to CNS with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sunshine Coast (MCY)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas and Jetstar the whole way
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- Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
- Via Christchurch (CHC)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way+1
- Via Port Moresby (POM)Air Niugini the whole wayPXPX
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways and 1 more, then Jetstar
- Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way
AKL to CNS: common questions
How many miles does AKL to CNS cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to CNS?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS).
How far is Auckland from Cairns by plane?
Auckland (AKL) and Cairns (CNS) are 2,249 miles (3,619 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AKL to CNS award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Auckland and Cairns?
The most direct connections are through Sunshine Coast (MCY), Brisbane (BNE), Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL), Sydney (SYD) and Christchurch (CHC). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sunshine Coast.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.