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

The cheapest way to get from Mitchell to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $700 - $2,600 and takes 30h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mitchell to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 30h 13m and costs $700 - $2,600.

How far is it from Mitchell to Cairns?

The distance between Mitchell and Cairns is 13614 km.

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

It takes approximately 30h 13m to get from Mitchell to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mitchell and Cairns?

Cairns is 16h ahead of Mitchell. It is currently 12:09 PM in Mitchell and 4:09 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Mitchell to Cairns - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mitchell to Cairns by bus, 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.

Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to Cairns
best
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Sioux Falls
2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Cairns (CNS)FSD - CNS
30h 13m
$728–2,600
Bus to Sioux Falls, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Sioux Falls
2. Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)FSD - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cairns
33h
$943–3,100
Bus, bus to Omaha, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Sioux Falls
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omaha
3. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Cairns (CNS)OMA - CNS
35h 27m
$1,239–4,520
Bus, bus to Hector International Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mitchell to Sioux Falls
2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Fargo
3. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Cairns (CNS)FAR - CNS
35h 25m
$805–2,957

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

32Weekly Planes

27h 4mAverage Duration

$735Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13,614.5 km
Duration: 30h 13m

What companies run services between Mitchell, SD, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Mitchell to Cairns. However, you can take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the taxi to Sioux Falls (FSD) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sioux Falls, take the taxi to Sioux Falls (FSD) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), then drive to Cairns.

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Flights from Sioux Falls to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 49m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $750–2,600

Flights from Sioux Falls to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 26h 39m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,700

Flights from Sioux Falls to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 26h 24m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $900–4,600

Flights from Sioux Falls to Cairns via Denver, San Francisco, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 46m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $700–2,500

Flights from Sioux Falls to Cairns via Denver, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 26h 21m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $850–4,400

Flights from Sioux Falls to Townsville Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 49m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–3,000

Flights from Sioux Falls to Townsville Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 29h 49m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–4,300

Flights from Sioux Falls to Townsville Airport via Denver, Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 28m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,900

Flights from Omaha to Cairns via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 4m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–6,000

Flights from Omaha to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 27h 22m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,300

Flights from Omaha to Cairns via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 28h 4m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,400–7,500

Flights from Omaha to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h 12m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,600–6,500

Flights from Omaha to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 27h 57m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Hector International Airport to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 26h 30m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–5,000

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