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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Auckland is to fly which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Auckland is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How far is it from Cairns to Auckland?

The distance between Cairns and Auckland is 3646 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cairns to Auckland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Auckland?

Auckland is 3h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 6:35 PM in Cairns and 9:35 PM in Auckland.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2301+ hotels available in Auckland.

Cairns to Auckland - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns 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 20m
$508–1,200
Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane CNS - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
13h 30m
$374–1,524
Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane CNS - HLZ
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
14h 54m
$631–2,079

Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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7h 3mAverage Duration

$351Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,646.3 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL) every 4 hours.

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