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How to get fromEdmonton to Cairnsby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Edmonton to Cairns by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YEG - CNS
    25h 27m
    $758–1,908

  2. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Cairns

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    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YYC - CNS
    27h 25m
    $746–1,962

  3. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane YEG - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    32h 23m
    $755–3,710

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration24h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$651Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,247.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 27m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air Canada, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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