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.

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 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 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 6:15 PM in Cairns and 10:15 AM in Durban.

Where can I stay near Durban?

There are 2234+ 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
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane CNS - DUR
25h
R 13,674–37,388
Fly to Pietermaritzburg, bus
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane CNS - PZB
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
25h 16m
R 14,473–40,146
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
30h 36m
R 13,702–37,651
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
29h 49m
R 19,122–52,376
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
29h 54m
R 22,055–60,364

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

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26h 55mAverage Duration

R 10,753Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,350.8 km
Duration: 25h

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) twice daily.

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