There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to McArthur River by plane, taxi, or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Mac Arthur River (MCV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to McArthur River is to drive which costs $260 - $390 and takes 26h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to McArthur River is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 38m and costs $600 - $1,800.
The distance between Cairns and McArthur River is 1081 km. The road distance is 1484 km.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Cairns to McArthur River, including transfers.
McArthur River is 30 min behind Cairns. It is currently 1:01 AM in Cairns and 12:31 AM in McArthur River.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to McArthur River is 1484 km. It takes approximately 26h 17m to drive from Cairns to McArthur River.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and McArthur River, NT, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to McArthur River. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Mac Arthur River (MCV), then take the taxi to McArthur River. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to McArthur River in around 26h 17m.
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Cairns to Mac Arthur River via Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Cairns to Mac Arthur River via Gove, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,400
Flights from Cairns to Mac Arthur River via Townsville, Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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