What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Cairns is to fly which costs $460 - $1,500 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Cairns is to fly which takes 12h 30m and costs $460 - $1,500.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Cairns?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Cairns is 6476 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Cairns?

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Chiang Mai to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Cairns?

Cairns is 3h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 4:16 AM in Chiang Mai and 7:16 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 993+ hotels available in Cairns.

Chiang Mai to Cairns - one way to travel via plane

There is 1 way to get from Chiang Mai to Cairns by plane

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1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Cairns (CNS)CNX - CNS
12h 30m
$460–1,500

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Cairns (CNS) flights

10Weekly Planes

17h 43mAverage Duration

$400Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,476.4 km
Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

HK Express, Cathay Pacific, and two other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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