What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kingscote?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Kingscote is to fly which costs $250 - $850 and takes 8h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Kingscote?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Kingscote is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $250 - $850.

How far is it from Cairns to Kingscote?

The distance between Cairns and Kingscote is 2267 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Kingscote?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Cairns to Kingscote, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Kingscote?

Kingscote is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 6:39 PM in Cairns and 6:09 PM in Kingscote.

Where can I stay near Kingscote?

There are 158+ hotels available in Kingscote.

Cairns to Kingscote - 2 ways to travel via plane, car, and ferry

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

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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC)plane CNS - KGC
8h 56m
$253–814
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Cairns to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the ferry from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Kingscotecar
37h 41m
$520–751

Cairns (CNS) to Kingscote (KGC) flights

23Weekly Planes

11h 51mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,267.3 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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

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

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