Auckland to Cairns (AKL–CNS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ161+3
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
7:10 AM
NZST TI
9:45 AM
AEST
4h 35m
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SQ4207cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
7:10 AM
NZST TI
9:45 AM
AEST
4h 35m
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SQ4205cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
10:55 AM
AEST T1
6:35 PM
NZST
5h 40m
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NZ162+3
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
11:55 AM
AEST T1
6:35 PM
NZST
4h 40m
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Auckland to Cairns
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,250 mi 4h 35m nonstop -2h behind 14 1-stop hubs

AKL–CNS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 2,250 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–CNS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: SQ 5 32Q 4h35 – Star Alliance SQ
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – NZ, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to CNS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to CNS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Cairns is 2 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · CNS: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 4:00 PM in Cairns.
Distance & Flight Time
2,250 mi / 3,620 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m.
Facts

AKL–CNS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Cairns route.
Route details
Distance2,250 mi / 3,620 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to CNS flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Cairns International Airport take approximately 4h 35m. The route covers 2,250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from AKL to CNS. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCY, PER, BNE, SYD, DPS, HKG, NRT, MEL, ICN, CHC, OOL, ADL, NAN and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cairns is 2 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from CNS to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to CNS

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to CNS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to CNS ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,250 miles (3,620 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via MCY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.