What is the cheapest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Cairns is to fly which costs $190 - $800 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Lord Howe Island to Cairns is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $190 - $800.

How far is it from Lord Howe Island to Cairns?

The distance between Lord Howe Island and Cairns is 2119 km.

How long does it take to get from Lord Howe Island to Cairns?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Lord Howe Island to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lord Howe Island and Cairns?

Cairns is 1h behind Lord Howe Island. It is currently 11:26 AM in Lord Howe Island and 10:26 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 991+ hotels available in Cairns.

Lord Howe Island to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via plane, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Lord Howe Island to Cairns by plane or car

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

Fly to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Cairns (CNS)LDH - CNS
7h 30m
$190–800
Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Townsville Airport (TSV)LDH - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
10h 22m
$329–1,086

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Cairns (CNS) flights

13Weekly Planes

8h 36mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,118.8 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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