What is the cheapest way to get from Launceston to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Cairns is to fly which costs $270 - $750 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Launceston to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $270 - $750.

How far is it from Launceston to Cairns?

The distance between Launceston and Cairns is 2766 km.

How long does it take to get from Launceston to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Launceston to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Launceston and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Launceston. It is currently 12:59 PM in Launceston and 11:59 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

Launceston to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Launceston to Cairns by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Launceston
best
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS)LST - CNS
6h 51m
$274–740
Bus to Devonport Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charles St at William St to Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St
2. Fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Cairns (CNS)DPO - CNS
10h 3m
$225–880
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Launceston to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Cairns
45h
$572–1,085

Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS) flights

44Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,765.9 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Launceston (LST) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours.

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