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

The cheapest way to get from Boulia to Cairns is to drive which costs $200 - $310 and takes 15h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulia to Cairns is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $380 - $1,100.

How far is it from Boulia to Cairns?

The distance between Boulia and Cairns is 913 km. The road distance is 1164.2 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Boulia to Cairns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Boulia to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulia to Cairns is 1164 km. It takes approximately 15h 7m to drive from Boulia to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

Boulia to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Boulia to Cairns by plane or car

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Fly from Boulia Airport
best
1. Fly from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Cairns (CNS)plane BQL - CNS
5h 5m
$380–1,100
Drive 1,164.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Boulia to Cairnscar 1,164.2 km
15h 7m
$210–303
Drive to Mount Isa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Boulia to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)car
2. Fly from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Cairns (CNS)plane ISA - CNS
7h 13m
$533–1,477

Boulia Airport (BQL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

2Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

$385Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.2 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Boulia, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Regional Express flies from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Cairns (CNS) twice a week.

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