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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Cairns is to fly which costs $750 - $2,700 and takes 23h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Cairns is to fly which takes 23h 45m and costs $750 - $2,700.

How far is it from Phoenix to Cairns?

The distance between Phoenix and Cairns is 12154 km.

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

It takes approximately 23h 45m to get from Phoenix to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Cairns?

Cairns is 17h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 2:33 PM in Phoenix and 7:33 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

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

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

Fly Phoenix to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)plane PHX - CNS
23h 45m
$750–2,700
Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Cairns
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cairns (CNS)plane TUS - CNS
26h 48m
$1,137–5,687
Fly Phoenix to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane PHX - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairnscar
26h 24m
$860–2,990
Bus to Prescott, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott Valley Kioskbus
2. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Cairns (CNS)plane PRC - CNS
31h 42m
$904–3,051

Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS) flights

23Weekly Planes

22h 49mAverage Duration

$766Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Cairns.

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Distance: 12,154.3 km
Duration: 23h 45m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, and six other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Website: qantas.com

Flights from Phoenix to Cairns via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 21h 42m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $900–3,200

Flights from Phoenix to Cairns via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 23h 29m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $750–4,400

Flights from Phoenix to Cairns via Vancouver, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 24h 35m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $850–3,000

Flights from Tucson to Cairns via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 21h 27m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,900

Flights from Tucson to Cairns via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 24h 27m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $950–5,500

Flights from Tucson to Cairns via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 10m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Tucson to Cairns via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 22h 45m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,900

Flights from Phoenix to Townsville Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 21h 47m
When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,500

Flights from Phoenix to Townsville Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 45m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,600

Flights from Prescott to Cairns via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 28h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–3,300

Flights from Prescott to Cairns via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 31h 35m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $800–4,500

Flights from Prescott to Cairns via Denver, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 26h 13m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $900–5,500

Flights from Prescott to Cairns via Denver, Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 31h 3m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,600

Flights from Prescott to Cairns via Denver, San Francisco, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 32h 58m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–3,000

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