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How to get fromCairns to Birdsvilleby car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Birdsville by car or plane

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  1. Drive  1,541.2 km

    best
    1. Drive from Cairns to Birdsvillecar car 1,541.2 km
    21h 52m
    $282–407

  2. Fly to Birdsville Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Birdsville Airport (BVI)plane plane CNS - BVI
    4d 9h
    $270–1,100

  3. Fly to Bedourie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bedourie Airport (BEU)plane plane CNS - BEU
    2. Drive from Bedourie Airport (BEU) to Birdsvillecar car
    4d 5h
    $423–1,367

  4. Fly to Boulia Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane CNS - BQL
    2. Drive from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Birdsvillecar car
    31h 25m
    $437–1,373

Cairns (CNS) to Bedourie Airport (BEU) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,541.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 52m

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

Jetstar, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Birdsville Airport (BVI) 3 times a week.

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