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

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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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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
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4h 35m
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Cairns to Auckland
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,250 mi 4h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

CNS–AKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 2,250 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CNS–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: SQ 5 32Q 4h40 – 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, CNS to AKL 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 CNS to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
259
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
Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Cairns.
CNS: AEST · AKL: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 8:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,250 mi / 3,620 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m to 5h 40m.
Facts

CNS–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance2,250 mi / 3,620 km
Flight time4h 40m to 5h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairns International Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 4h 40m to 5h 40m. 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 CNS to AKL. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PER, BNE, HKG, MCY, SYD, MEL, NAN, CHC, OOL, ADL, NRT, DPS and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Cairns.
Yes, return flights from AKL to CNS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNS to AKL

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

CNS to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNS to AKL ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 40 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

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via PER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.