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How to get fromCairns to Pohnpei Islandby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Pohnpei Island by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)plane plane CNS - PNI
    37h 20m
    $550–1,600

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)plane plane TSV - PNI
    26h 28m
    $334–1,992

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)plane plane CTN - PNI
    2d 12h
    $570–1,522

Cairns (CNS) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration35h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$553Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,990.9 km
  • Duration: 37h 20m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Pohnpei Island, Micronesia?

Jetstar, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) twice a week.

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