Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Canberra.
Your CBR to AKL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CBR and AKL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, $293 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $577. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CBR to AKL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CBR to AKL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
When it comes to Canberra Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.61% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Canberra Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Canberra. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CBR? If you're catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you have a late Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Pick up an Auckland Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Canberra Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CBR to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No journey is complete without a visit to Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.