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How to get fromCairns to Kangaroo Islandby plane, car, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Kangaroo Island by plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC)plane plane CNS - KGC
    9h 7m
    $265–830

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Cairns to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kangaroo Islandcar car
    37h 55m
    $523–754

Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$229Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,276.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC) 3 times a day.

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