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How to get fromSeattle to Cairnsby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Cairns by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SEA - CNS
    24h 30m
    $1,202–2,005

  2. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BLI - CNS
    33h 48m
    $743–2,482

  3. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LKE - CNS
    33h 53m
    $804–2,704

  4. Train to Wenatchee, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EAT - CNS
    35h 2m
    $762–2,433

  5. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BFI - CNS
    27h 54m
    $1,104–3,604

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$673Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,549.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 30m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Japan Airlines, Jetstar, and six other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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