What is the cheapest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Auckland?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Great Barrier Reef to Auckland?

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

How far is it from Great Barrier Reef to Auckland?

The distance between Great Barrier Reef and Auckland is 3648 km.

How long does it take to get from Great Barrier Reef to Auckland?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Great Barrier Reef to Auckland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Great Barrier Reef and Auckland?

Auckland is 3h 30m ahead of Great Barrier Reef. It is currently 4:04 PM in Great Barrier Reef and 7:34 PM in Auckland.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2315+ hotels available in Auckland.

Great Barrier Reef to Auckland - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef 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
$506–1,196
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 40m
$373–1,518
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
15h 4m
$629–2,072

Cairns (CNS) to Auckland (AKL) flights

42Weekly Planes

7h 3mAverage Duration

$350Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Auckland, New Zealand?

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

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