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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 38m
    $1,199–3,079

  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
    31h 21m
    $856–4,072

  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
    $945–3,127

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration22h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,251.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 38m

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) once daily.

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