There are 3 ways to get from Australia to Cocos Islands by plane
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Fly from Perth Airport
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Christmas Island (XCH)plane PER - XCH
6h 21m$332–1,302Fly from Melbourne Airport
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christmas Island (XCH)plane MEL - XCH
12h 27m$320–770Fly from Adelaide Airport
- Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Christmas Island (XCH)plane ADL - XCH
14h$383–1,403
Perth Airport (PER) to Christmas Island (XCH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Australia to Cocos Islands is to fly which costs $320 - $800 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Australia to Cocos Islands is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $330 - $1,300.
The distance between Australia and Cocos Islands is 2634 km.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Australia to Cocos Islands, including transfers.
There are eight+ hotels available in Cocos Islands.
What companies run services between Australia and Cocos Islands?
Qantas flies from Perth Airport (PER) to Christmas Island (XCH) twice a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Christmas Island
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
Flights from Perth Airport to Christmas Island via Cocos Islands
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Christmas Island via Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 28m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Christmas Island via Melbourne Airport, Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
Flights from Adelaide Airport to Christmas Island via Perth Airport, Cocos Islands
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christmas Island via Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christmas Island via Perth Airport, Cocos Islands
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
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