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How to get fromCairns to Meekatharraby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Meekatharra by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Meekatharra

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Meekatharra (MKR)plane plane CNS - MKR
    17h 42m
    $474–1,578

  2. Drive  4,811 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Meekatharracar car 4,811 km
    2d 16h
    $875–1,263

  3. Fly to Newman Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Newman Airport (ZNE)plane plane CNS - ZNE
    2. Take the bus from Newman Visitor Centre to Meekatharrabus bus
    16h 54m
    $735–2,308

  4. Fly to Mount Magnet Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mount Magnet Airport (MMG)plane plane CNS - MMG
    2. Take the bus from Mount Magnet to Meekatharrabus bus
    16h 11m
    $663–1,507

  5. Fly to Wiluna Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Wiluna Airport (WUN)plane plane CNS - WUN
    2. Drive from Wiluna Airport (WUN) to Meekatharracar car
    21h 16m
    $475–1,571

Cairns (CNS) to Meekatharra (MKR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration23h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,015.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 42m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Meekatharra, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Meekatharra (MKR) twice daily.

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