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NZ161 Flight status

According to Trip.com’s latest update for Air New Zealand flight NZ161 from Auckland to Cairns (AKL–CNS): Flight NZ161 has safely landed at Cairns Airport (CNS) at 10:25 (local time). Arrival was about 40m late.
Sat, Oct 24
AKL-CNS

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 40m late
Auckland(AKL)
08:39
Scheduled: 07:10, Oct 24
Auckland Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 5h 35m
Cairns(CNS)
10:25
Scheduled: 09:45, Oct 24
Cairns Airport T1
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
10
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ161 Aircraft Details

flight status
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
70 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
97 %
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ161

Check more records from Trip.com about NZ161 before and after today
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 22 Auckland (AKL) Cairns (CNS) A21N 07:33 09:21 Arrived
Sat, Oct 24 Auckland (AKL) Cairns (CNS) A21N 08:39 10:25 Arrived

NZ161 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ161 is 70% (Late on average 30 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
70 %
Late on average 30 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
70 %
30 mins late
20 %
60 mins late
10 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97 %
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
13 %
30 mins late
3 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight nz161?

    Flight nz161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 10:25 (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight nz161 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 10:25; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz161 is scheduled to depart at 07:10. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:39, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 15, 2026).
  • Flight nz161 is scheduled to arrive at 09:45. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:25. Status is Arrived as of Nov 15, 2026.
  • For flight nz161, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 10. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight nz161 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Cairns (CNS). Typical flight time is about 5 hours 35 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight nz161 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If nz161 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 15, 2026). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight nz161 has already left Auckland and completed its journey. Departure was 08:39; actual arrival 10:25.

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