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How to get fromCairns to Quitoby plane, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Quito by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)planeCNS - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar
    32h 30m
    $852–2,434

  2. Fly to Pasto, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Pasto (PSO)planeCNS - PSO
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pasto to Terminal Ipialesbus
    3. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
    47h 19m
    $749–2,469

  3. Fly to Ipiales, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ipiales (IPI)planeCNS - IPI
    2. Take the bus from Rumichaca to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
    41h 7m
    $1,164–3,942

  4. Fly to Tumbes, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tumbes (TBP)planeCNS - TBP
    2. Take the bus from Huaquillas to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbebus
    42h 23m
    $1,104–3,203

Cairns (CNS) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration34h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$740Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Quito, Ecuador?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Quito. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), walk to Quito Airport, then drive to Quito. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Ipiales (IPI), take the taxi to Rumichaca, then take the bus to Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe.

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