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How to get fromKamloops to Cairnsby plane, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kamloops to Cairns by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Kamloops Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Cairns (CNS)planeYKA - CNS
    26h 25m
    $935–3,242

  2. Bus to Kelowna International Airport, fly to Cairns

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    1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC - Sahali Mall to Kelowna Airportbus
    2. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Cairns (CNS)planeYLW - CNS
    27h 55m
    $641–2,154

  3. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops, BC to Vancouver Airportbus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cairns (CNS)planeYVR - CNS
    28h 20m
    $998–1,722

  4. Fly Kamloops Airport to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeYKA - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
    28h 52m
    $1,100–3,742

  5. Bus to Williams Lake Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Kamloops to Williams Lakebus
    2. Fly from Williams Lake Airport (YWL) to Cairns (CNS)planeYWL - CNS
    30h 4m
    $840–2,719

Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration26h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$919Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kamloops, BC, Canada and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air Canada, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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