Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CNS to TRG flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport. Auckland Airport is a popular stopover on the CNS to TRG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
R 5,526 is the lowest price for a one-way Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport flight. Return flights start at R 21,139. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CNS to TRG, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CNS to TRG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of all flights departing from Cairns Airport, 71.55% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near CNS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
If you're getting in on a late Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near TRG:
Grab a Tauranga City Airport rental car and discover Tauranga and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ezi, Hertz and Apex are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Tauranga City Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Tauranga City Airport (TRG) to central Tauranga
From Tauranga City Airport, Tauranga is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport. March is the most popular month to head to Tauranga. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cairns Airport to Tauranga City Airport for January if you'd like to go to Tauranga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to TRG in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tauranga. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Wellington is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 418 kilometres south of Tauranga. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
