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

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $390 - $900 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Cooktown is to fly which takes 13h 9m and costs $250 - $950.

How far is it from Auckland to Cooktown?

The distance between Auckland and Cooktown is 3818 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 9m to get from Auckland to Cooktown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 3h behind Auckland. It is currently 2:49 PM in Auckland and 11:49 AM in Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 28+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Auckland to Cooktown - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Cooktown by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Auckland to Cooktown Airport
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1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane AKL - CTN
13h 9m
$257–926
Fly Auckland to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)plane AKL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
15h 35m
$397–871
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane WRE - CTN
19h 53m
$287–1,066
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane WRE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
23h 35m
$277–1,011
Fly Auckland to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane AKL - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cooktowncar
17h 17m
$537–781
Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus
2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cairns (CNS)plane KKE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
24h 47m
$298–1,045

Auckland (AKL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

32Weekly Planes

11h 30mAverage Duration

$205Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,817.9 km
Duration: 13h 9m

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

Air New Zealand, Hinterland Aviation, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) 5 times a day.

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