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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
    6h 37m
    $269–994

  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 56m
    $525–757

Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,276.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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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