There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Elcho Island by plane
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Cairns (CNS) to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Elcho Island is to fly which costs $480 - $1,600 and takes 21h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Elcho Island is to fly which takes 21h 5m and costs $480 - $1,600.
The distance between Cairns and Elcho Island is 1228 km.
It takes approximately 21h 5m to get from Cairns to Elcho Island, including transfers.
Elcho Island is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 9:46 PM in Cairns and 9:16 PM in Elcho Island.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Elcho Island, NT, Australia?
Qantas and Airnorth fly from Cairns (CNS) to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) twice daily.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Cairns to Elcho Island Airport via Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 26m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Cairns to Elcho Island Airport via Gove, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 32m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,300
Flights from Cairns to Elcho Island Airport via Darwin, Maningrida
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 52m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Cairns to Elcho Island Airport via Alice Springs, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
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