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How to get fromAuckland to Cairnsby plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Cairns by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Auckland to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane AKL - CNS
    9h 40m
    $327–761

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cairns

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WRE - CNS
    17h 40m
    $207–900

  3. Fly Auckland to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AKL - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar car
    13h 43m
    $437–701

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KKE - CNS
    18h 52m
    $227–984

Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

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

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