Direct flights from Auckland to Cairns

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Auckland

New Zealand

New Zealand

AKL

Auckland Airport

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Cairns

Australia

Australia

CNS

Cairns International Airport

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Distance
2,248 miles  ·  (3,618 km)
Flight time
5 hours and 40 minutes
Airlines
  • Air New Zealand
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321neo

Auckland to Cairns Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Auckland to Cairns. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from AKL to CNS, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

First AKL-CNS flights start in April

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns

Airline-specific flight schedules from Auckland to Cairns

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Auckland AKL to Cairns CNS, which is Air New Zealand. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Air New Zealand flight schedulefrom Auckland to Cairns

Air New Zealand is a member of Star Alliance
Air New Zealand flights start in April
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Auckland to Cairns Flights

Flights from AKL to CNS are operated twice a week. All flights depart at 07:05.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Auckland to Cairns takes 5 hours and 40 minutes. The flight distance between Auckland and Cairns is 2,248 miles (or 3,618 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Cairns?

There is 1 airport in Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS).

How many flights per week are there from AKL to CNS?

There are 2 flights per week flying from Auckland to Cairns (as of March 2024).

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Cairns?

5 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Auckland to Cairns.

How far is Cairns from Auckland?

The distance from Auckland to Cairns is 2,248 miles (3,618 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from AKL airport to CNS airport?

Air New Zealand is the only airline flying nonstop from Auckland to Cairns.

What alliances have direct flights from Auckland to Cairns?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Auckland to Cairns.

What classes are available from Auckland to Cairns?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Auckland to Cairns?

Aircraft types that fly from Auckland to Cairns:

  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321neo

What is the earliest flight departing from Auckland to Cairns?

The earliest flight departs at 07:05 from Auckland and arrives at 09:45 at Cairns.

What is the latest flight available from Auckland to Cairns?

The latest flight departs at 07:05 from Auckland and arrives at 09:45 at Cairns.

Non-stop flights from AKL to CNS

2,248 miles (3,618 km)  ·  5h 40m

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