Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Canberra's timezone is UTC+11, making Canberra two hours behind Auckland.
To ensure you catch your AKL to CBR flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AKL and CBR:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Canberra Airport (CBR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport flight is 154 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 370 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AKL to CBR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from AKL to CBR couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland Airport, 69.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Canberra Airport (CBR)
If you're coming in on a late Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CBR:
Grab a Canberra Airport rental car and explore Canberra and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Sixt and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Canberra Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
From Canberra Airport, Canberra is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Canberra Airport (CBR)
February is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Canberra in January.
Lock in your flight from Auckland Airport to Canberra Airport for January if you'd like to go to Canberra during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AKL to CBR in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north-east of Canberra, a visit to Sydney will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Melbourne, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Canberra. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are the start of reasons to visit.