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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Cairns is to fly which costs $550 - $1,600 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Cairns is to fly which takes 14h 58m and costs $550 - $1,600.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Cairns?

The distance between Ko Samui and Cairns is 5848 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 58m to get from Ko Samui to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Cairns?

Cairns is 3h ahead of Ko Samui. It is currently 8:25 AM in Ko Samui and 11:25 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 995+ hotels available in Cairns.

Ko Samui to Cairns - one way to travel via plane

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

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1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cairns (CNS)plane USM - CNS
14h 58m
$594–1,552

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

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16h 43mAverage Duration

$511Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Cairns.

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Distance: 5,848.2 km
Duration: 14h 58m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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