What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui is to fly which costs ฿11000 - ฿65000 and takes 14h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 14h 19m and costs ฿11000 - ฿65000.

How far is it from Cairns to Ko Samui?

The distance between Cairns and Ko Samui is 5849 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 14h 19m to get from Cairns to Ko Samui, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 3h behind Cairns. It is currently 9:55 AM in Cairns and 6:55 AM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2917+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Cairns to Ko Samui - one way to travel via plane

There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui by plane

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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)CNS - USM
14h 19m
฿11,226–63,663

Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

12Weekly Planes

14h 5mAverage Duration

฿10,326Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairns to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 5,848.7 km
Duration: 14h 19m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily.

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