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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns City to Auckland is to fly which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns City to Auckland is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How far is it from Cairns City to Auckland?

The distance between Cairns City and Auckland is 3648 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Cairns City to Auckland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns City and Auckland?

Auckland is 3h ahead of Cairns City. It is currently 4:40 PM in Cairns City and 7:40 PM in Auckland.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2329+ hotels available in Auckland.

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

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

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Fly to Auckland
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL)plane CNS - AKL
8h 30m
$514–1,111
Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane CNS - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
13h 40m
$367–1,450

Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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7h 31mAverage Duration

$341Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,648.3 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL) 5 times a day.

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