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

The cheapest way to get from Paihia to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $200 - $900 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Paihia to Cairns is to fly which takes 12h 35m and costs $270 - $950.

How far is it from Paihia to Cairns?

The distance between Paihia and Cairns is 3484 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Paihia to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Paihia and Cairns?

Cairns is 3h behind Paihia. It is currently 1:58 PM in Paihia and 10:58 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

Paihia to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Paihia to Cairns by plane or bus

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Fly from Kerikeri Airport
best
1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cairns (CNS)KKE - CNS
12h 35m
$274–937
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangarei
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cairns (CNS)WRE - CNS
16h
$207–894

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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16h 34mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,484 km
Duration: 12h 35m

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

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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