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How to get fromCairns to Edmontonby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Edmonton by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Cairns to Edmonton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane CNS - YEG
    23h 22m
    $1,164–3,443

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane TSV - YEG
    30h 59m
    $855–3,958

  3. Fly Cairns to Calgary International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane CNS - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Int. Airport to Edmontonbus bus
    26h 6m
    $939–3,068

Cairns (CNS) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,251.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 22m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Edmonton, AB, Canada?

Jetstar, Japan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) 4 times a day.

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