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How to get fromCairns to Alaskaby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Alaska by plane or train

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  1. Fly Cairns to Anchorage International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane CNS - ANC
    24h 43m
    $892–2,985

  2. Fly Cairns to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)plane plane CNS - SIT
    28h
    $775–2,600

  3. Fly Cairns to Fairbanks

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CNS - FAI
    30h 29m
    $932–3,025

  4. Fly Cairns to Juneau International Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)plane plane CNS - JNU
    28h 16m
    $828–2,776

  5. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane TSV - ANC
    37h 26m
    $786–3,593

Cairns (CNS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration29h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$890Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,441.3 mi
  • Duration: 24h 43m

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

Virgin Australia, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 4 hours.

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