What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Cairns is to fly which costs $320 - $850 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Cairns is to fly which takes 9h 40m and costs $320 - $850.

How far is it from Auckland to Cairns?

The distance between Auckland and Cairns is 3656 km.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Cairns?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Auckland to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h behind Auckland. It is currently 10:21 AM in Auckland and 8:21 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 999+ hotels available in Cairns.

Auckland to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Cairns by plane or bus

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Fly from Auckland
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)plane AKL - CNS
9h 40m
$327–811
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane WRE - CNS
15h 53m
$266–1,044

Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

34Weekly Planes

7h 53mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,655.8 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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