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

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $360 - $1,300 and takes 19h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Cairns is to fly which takes 14h 46m and costs $490 - $1,600.

How far is it from Beijing to Cairns?

The distance between Beijing and Cairns is 7045 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 46m to get from Beijing to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Beijing. It is currently 3:35 PM in Beijing and 5:35 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Cairns.

Beijing to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Beijing to Cairns by plane or train

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Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairns (CNS)plane PEK - CNS
14h 46m
$495–1,506
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Cairns (CNS)plane PKX - CNS
19h 42m
$365–1,207
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Cairns (CNS)plane TSN - CNS
20h 10m
$420–1,315

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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16h 8mAverage Duration

$493Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,045.4 km
Duration: 14h 46m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Spring Airlines Japan, Jetstar, and four other airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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