There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Lockhart River by plane or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Lockhart River is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Lockhart River is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $490 - $800.
The distance between Cairns and Lockhart River is 535 km. The road distance is 756.1 km.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cairns to Lockhart River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Lockhart River is 756 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Cairns to Lockhart River.
There are two+ hotels available in Lockhart River.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Lockhart River, QLD, Australia?
Skytrans and Hinterland Aviation fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) twice daily.
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Lockhart River Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–750
Flights from Cairns to Lockhart River Airport via Aurukun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–750
- Website
- hinterlandaviation.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Lockhart River Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Cairns to Lockhart River Airport via Coen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
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