What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Seattle?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Seattle is to fly which costs $900 - $1,400 and takes 22h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Seattle?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Seattle is to fly which takes 22h 28m and costs $900 - $1,400.

How far is it from Cairns to Seattle?

The distance between Cairns and Seattle is 7221 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Seattle?

It takes approximately 22h 28m to get from Cairns to Seattle, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Seattle?

Seattle is 17h behind Cairns. It is currently 11:53 PM in Cairns and 6:53 AM in Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Seattle.

Cairns to Seattle - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairns to Seattle by plane, train, or ferry

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Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane CNS - SEA
22h 28m
$921–1,384
Fly to Paine Field County Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane CNS - PAE
27h 41m
$624–2,168
Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane CNS - YVR
2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry
25h 1m
Fly to King County International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane CNS - BFI
25h 3m
$646–2,243

Cairns (CNS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

19Weekly Planes

21h 14mAverage Duration

$743Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,178.7 mi
Duration: 22h 28m

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

Jetstar, Japan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 3 times a day.

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