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How to get fromPhoenix to Cairnsby plane, shuttle, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Cairns by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PHX - CNS
    23h 57m
    $650–2,500

  2. Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Cairns

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TUS - CNS
    27h 3m
    $1,087–3,587

  3. Fly Phoenix to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PHX - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar car
    27h 14m
    $760–2,790

  4. Bus to Prescott, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott Valley Kioskbus bus
    2. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PRC - CNS
    31h 34m
    $804–2,751

Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration23h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$669Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

American Airlines, Qantas, and seven other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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