There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Marree by plane or car
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Fly to Whyalla Airport, drive
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)plane CNS - WYA
- Drive from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Marreecar
12h 9m$356–1,250Drive 2,059.9 km
- Drive from Cairns to Marreecar 2,059.9 km
27h 40m$439–634Fly to Olympic Dam Airport, drive
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)plane CNS - OLP
- Drive from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Marreecar
11h 7m$416–1,660
Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Marree is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 27h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Marree is to fly and drive which takes 11h 7m and costs $410 - $1,700.
The distance between Cairns and Marree is 2444 km. The road distance is 2059.9 km.
It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Cairns to Marree, including transfers.
Marree is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 1:32 AM in Cairns and 2:02 AM in Marree.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Marree is 2060 km. It takes approximately 27h 40m to drive from Cairns to Marree.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Marree, SA, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to Marree. However, you can take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Whyalla Airport (WYA), then drive to Marree. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Marree in around 27h 40m.
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Olympic Dam Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
Flights from Cairns to Olympic Dam Airport via Melbourne, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,900
Flights from Cairns to Olympic Dam Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Friday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,900
Flights from Cairns to Olympic Dam Airport via Brisbane, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,900
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Whyalla Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Cairns to Whyalla Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,100
Flights from Cairns to Whyalla Airport via Brisbane, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
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