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How to get fromCairns to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CNS - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 3m
    $865–2,579

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CNS - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    22h 5m
    $719–2,256

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane CNS - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    26h 6m
    $797–2,344

Cairns (CNS) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration19h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$725Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,791.5 mi
  • Duration: 20h 3m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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