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How to get fromKoh Samui Airport (USM) to Cairnsby plane, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cairns by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cairns (CNS)planeUSM - CNS
    14h 35m
    $500–1,900

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeUSM - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairnscar
    19h 37m
    $895–2,790

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)planeUSM - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus
    27h 30m
    $844–2,490

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Koh Samui Airport (USM), 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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