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How to get fromNelson to Cairnsby plane, bus or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Cairns by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NSN - CNS
    21h 57m
    $290–1,300
  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BHE - CNS
    14h 19m
    $254–1,143
  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CHC - CNS
    15h 6m
    $327–1,463

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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