There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Aurukun by plane or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Aurukun is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Aurukun is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $390 - $700.
The distance between Cairns and Aurukun is 589 km. The road distance is 823.2 km.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cairns to Aurukun, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Aurukun is 823 km. It takes approximately 14h 18m to drive from Cairns to Aurukun.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Aurukun, QLD, Australia?
Skytrans flies from Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU) once daily.
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Aurukun Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
Flights from Cairns to Aurukun Airport via Iron Range
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
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