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

The cheapest way to get from Sumba to Cairns is to fly which costs $300 - $1,300 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumba to Cairns is to fly which takes 12h 20m and costs $300 - $1,300.

How far is it from Sumba to Cairns?

The distance between Sumba and Cairns is 2990 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from Sumba to Cairns, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.

Sumba to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Sumba to Cairns by plane 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 Tambolaka to Cairns
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1. Fly from Tambolaka (TMC) to Cairns (CNS)TMC - CNS
12h 20m
$300–1,300
Fly Waingapu to Cairns
1. Fly from Waingapu (WGP) to Cairns (CNS)WGP - CNS
17h 50m
$350–1,500
Fly Tambolaka to Cooktown Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tambolaka (TMC) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)TMC - CTN
2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairns
18h 30m
$481–1,654

Tambolaka (TMC) to Cairns (CNS) flights

10Weekly Planes

11h 51mAverage Duration

$300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,989.5 km
Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Sumba, Indonesia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

NAM Air, Jetstar, and PT. Sriwijaya Air fly from Tambolaka (TMC) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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