Travelling from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 18 hours ahead of Cleveland and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your CLE to AKL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Auckland International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CLE and AKL:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Handy information about Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
CLE's address is 5300 Riverside Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Cleveland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near CLE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Auckland International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Book a hotel near AKL if you're taking a late Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Auckland International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Auckland International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland International Airport, Auckland is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Auckland International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Auckland. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Auckland International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CLE to AKL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Auckland, now it's time to discover more of New Zealand. Travel around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.