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 $490 - $1,700 and takes 22h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Elcho Island is to fly which takes 22h 29m and costs $490 - $1,700.
The distance between Cairns and Elcho Island is 1227 km.
It takes approximately 22h 29m to get from Cairns to Elcho Island, including transfers.
Elcho Island is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 10:25 AM in Cairns and 9:55 AM 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) once daily.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Cairns to Elcho Island Airport via Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
Flights from Cairns to Elcho Island Airport via Gove, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,200
Flights from Cairns to Elcho Island Airport via Darwin, Maningrida
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 45m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
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