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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Cairns is to shuttle and fly which costs $900 - $2,900 and takes 25h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Cairns is to shuttle and fly which takes 25h 28m and costs $900 - $2,900.

How far is it from Tucson to Cairns?

The distance between Tucson and Cairns is 12245 km.

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

It takes approximately 25h 34m to get from Tucson to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Cairns?

Cairns is 17h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 7:14 PM in Tucson and 12:14 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 996+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Tucson to Cairns by plane, 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 Tucson to Cairns
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cairns (CNS)TUS - CNS
25h 34m
$1,100–4,000
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Cairns
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)PHX - CNS
25h 28m
$905–2,805
Fly Tucson to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)TUS - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairns
28h 9m
$1,365–4,700
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airport
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)PHX - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cairns
28h 3m
$1,070–3,305

Tucson (TUS) to Cairns (CNS) flights

25Weekly Planes

23h 53mAverage Duration

$1,146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,245.5 km
Duration: 25h 34m

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

American Airlines, Qantas, and four other airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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