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

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Cooktown is to fly which costs $260 - $1,000 and takes 13h 8m.

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 8m and costs $260 - $1,000.

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 8m 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 3:15 AM in Auckland and 12:15 AM in Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ 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)AKL - CTN
13h 8m
$267–976
Fly Auckland to Cairns, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS)AKL - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
15h 30m
$487–971
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangarei
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)WRE - CTN
19h 53m
$317–1,217
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangarei
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)WRE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
23h 30m
$287–1,062
Fly Auckland to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)AKL - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown
17h 16m
$627–1,001
Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeri
2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cairns (CNS)KKE - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
24h 41m
$308–1,146

Auckland (AKL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

29Weekly Planes

11h 57mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,817.9 km
Duration: 13h 8m

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) 4 times a day.

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