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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Durban is to fly which costs R 13 000 - R 38 000 and takes 25h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Durban is to fly which takes 25h 50m and costs R 13 000 - R 38 000.

How far is it from Cairns to Durban?

The distance between Cairns and Durban is 11351 km.

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

It takes approximately 25h 50m to get from Cairns to Durban, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Durban?

Durban is 8h behind Cairns. It is currently 2:51 PM in Cairns and 6:51 AM in Durban.

Where can I stay near Durban?

There are 2197+ hotels available in Durban.

Cairns to Durban - 5 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Durban by plane or bus

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Fly to King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane CNS - DUR
25h 50m
R 13,089–37,389
Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane CNS - PZB
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
26h 16m
R 11,581–76,776
Fly to Margate, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Margate (MGH)plane CNS - MGH
2. Take the bus from Margate Retirement Village to Durban Stationbus
31h 19m
R 17,866–51,096
Fly to Richards Bay, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane CNS - RCB
2. Take the bus from Richards Bay to Durbanbus
31h 6m
R 14,439–41,494
Fly to Mthatha Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane CNS - UTT
2. Take the bus from Mthatha to Durbanbus
34h 29m
R 20,412–58,261

Cairns (CNS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

18Weekly Planes

28h 37mAverage Duration

R 10,573Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,350.8 km
Duration: 25h 50m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Durban, South Africa?

Jetstar, Qantas, and five other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day.

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