There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Palmer River by plane or car
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Cairns (CNS) to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Palmer River is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Palmer River is to fly and drive which takes 7h 1m and costs $410 - $750.
The distance between Cairns and Palmer River is 600 km. The road distance is 465.6 km.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Cairns to Palmer River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Palmer River is 466 km. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Cairns to Palmer River.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Palmer River, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Cairns to Palmer River. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Kowanyama Airport (KWM), then drive to Palmer River. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairns to Palmer River in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Kowanyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $380–550
Flights from Cairns to Kowanyama Airport via Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–550
- Website
- hinterlandaviation.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Kowanyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–490
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