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How to get fromAuckland to Cocos Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Cocos Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane AKL - XCH
    27h 16m
    $336–1,009

  2. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane KKE - XCH
    34h 10m
    $357–1,254

  3. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane ROT - XCH
    36h 11m
    $340–1,242

Auckland (AKL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration25h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,498.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 16m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cocos Islands?

Qantas, Jetstar, and China Airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) twice daily.

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