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Direct flights from Auckland to Cairns

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AKL - CNS route map All flights from AKL to CNS non-stop. There are direct flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL), New Zealand to Cairns International (CNS), Australia with Air New Zealand. 5 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure time is 07:10. The flight distance is 2261 miles (3638 km). Flight time is about 5 hours and 35 minutes.

AKL
Auckland Airport
New ZealandAuckland , New Zealand
CNS
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
AKL
Auckland Airport
New ZealandAuckland , New Zealand
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
CNS
Flight time 5h 35min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Air New Zealand Star Alliance

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Flight schedule from Auckland to Cairns with Air New Zealand

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Air New Zealand. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Auckland to Cairns scheduled departures

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Saturday
Sat
Jul 25
1 flights(1)
Sunday
Sun
Jul 26
1 flights(1)
Monday
Mon
Jul 27
1 flights(1)
Tuesday
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Jul 28
1 flights(1)
Wednesday
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Jul 29
0 flights(0)
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Jul 30
1 flights(1)
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Jul 31
0 flights(0)
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07:10
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AKL-CNS flight route
Route map from Auckland, AKL to Cairns, CNS. The distance is 2261 miles or 3638 km.
Auckland - Cairns direct flight map
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AKL - CNS route facts

  • Distance
    2261 miles (3638 km)
  • Flight time
    5 hours and 35 minutes
  • Airline
    Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy
  • Hub airports
    AKL
  • Departure terminals
    Terminal I
  • Arrival terminals
    Terminal 1
  • Aircraft
    Airbus A321neo and Airbus A320neo

Route FAQ

Air New Zealand operates non-stop flights from AKL to CNS with 5 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from AKL to CNS is 5 hours and 35 minutes. The route covers 2261 miles (3638 km).

5 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, departing at 07:10.

Departure terminal: Terminal I. Arrival terminal: Terminal 1.

Economy are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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