There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Dampier by plane or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Karratha Airport (KTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Dampier is to drive which costs $800 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Dampier is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs $650 - $2,400.
The distance between Cairns and Dampier is 3091 km. The road distance is 4373.9 km.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Cairns to Dampier, including transfers.
Dampier is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 6:02 PM in Cairns and 4:02 PM in Dampier.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Dampier is 4374 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Cairns to Dampier.
There are 17+ hotels available in Dampier.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Dampier, WA, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Karratha Airport (KTA) twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Karratha Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,400
Flights from Cairns to Karratha Airport via Melbourne, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Cairns to Karratha Airport via Melbourne, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,100
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