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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Cooktown is to fly and bus which costs $800 - $2,800 and takes 30h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Cooktown is to fly which takes 25h 40m and costs $950 - $3,200.

How far is it from Phoenix to Cooktown?

The distance between Phoenix and Cooktown is 12133 km.

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

It takes approximately 25h 40m to get from Phoenix to Cooktown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Cooktown?

Cooktown is 17h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 2:39 AM in Phoenix and 7:39 PM in Cooktown.

Where can I stay near Cooktown?

There are 27+ hotels available in Cooktown.

Phoenix to Cooktown - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Cooktown by plane, bus, shuttle, 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.

Fly Phoenix to Cooktown Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)PHX - CTN
25h 40m
$950–3,165
Fly Phoenix to Cairns, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)PHX - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
30h 20m
$820–2,710
Shuttle to Prescott, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott, AZ
2. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)PRC - CTN
33h 20m
$1,136–3,211
Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Cooktown Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)TUS - CTN
28h 41m
$1,556–4,771
Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Station
2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cairns (CNS)TUS - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
32h 33m
$1,376–4,116
Fly Phoenix to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)PHX - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cooktown
30h 55m
$970–3,190
Shuttle to Prescott, fly to Cairns, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott, AZ
2. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Cairns (CNS)PRC - CNS
3. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktown
38h 32m
$1,006–2,756

Phoenix (PHX) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) flights

16Weekly Planes

25h 2mAverage Duration

$910Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,133.5 km
Duration: 25h 40m

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

American Airlines, Qantas, and five other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) twice daily.

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