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How to get fromCairns to Phoenixby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Phoenix by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Cairns to Phoenix

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CNS - PHX
    22h 8m
    $666–2,224

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Phoenix

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane TSV - PHX
    28h 18m
    $584–2,792

  3. Fly Cairns to Tucson, shuttle

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane CNS - TUS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    26h 21m
    $1,098–3,349

Cairns (CNS) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration21h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$665Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,552.7 mi
  • Duration: 22h 8m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Virgin Australia, United Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phoenix (PHX) 3 times a day.

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