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How to get fromAnchorage to Cairnsby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Anchorage to Cairns by plane or car

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  1. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Cairns (CNS)planeANC - CNS
    28h 49m
    $1,303–4,603

  2. Drive to Kenai, fly to Cairns

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    1. Drive from Anchorage to Kenai (ENA)car
    2. Fly from Kenai (ENA) to Cairns (CNS)planeENA - CNS
    32h 43m
    $744–2,563

  3. Fly Anchorage International Airport to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeANC - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
    32h 11m
    $1,568–5,603

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration26h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,349Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Fiji Airways, and five other airlines fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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