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How to get fromSeattle to Cairnsby plane, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Cairns by plane, bus, 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
    25h 28m
    $1,209–2,809

  2. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BLI - CNS
    33h 4m
    $643–2,250

  3. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LKE - CNS
    33h 18m
    $704–2,504

  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
    37h 12m
    $655–2,413

  5. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BFI - CNS
    27h 20m
    $854–3,004

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$582Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Japan Airlines, Jetstar, and seven other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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