Traveling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport takes on average 4 hours 40 minutes. The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which makes it 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport start at 07:05 — the first with Air New Zealand. The latest flight is the 13:00 service with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can take your pick of 2 services every week from CNS to AKL.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air New Zealand runs direct flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to see the sights in Auckland — plus maybe even more of New Zealand if you have time.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between CNS and AKL:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter New Zealand, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CNS to AKL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
$190 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport. Return flights start from $330. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNS to AKL.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
The journey from central Cairns to Cairns Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near CNS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you have a late flight from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near AKL:
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to visit Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Auckland
Once you've booked your flights from CNS to AKL, you'll need to find a place to stay in Auckland. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Auckland.
Complete your Auckland trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Auckland Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Auckland trip.
