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How to get fromCairns to Seattleby plane, train, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Seattle by plane, train, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CNS - SEA
    22h 58m
    $842–1,985

  2. Fly to Bellingham International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane CNS - BLI
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham Airport to Seattle, WA - Convention Centershuttle bus
    28h 43m
    $572–1,893

  3. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane CNS - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    25h 11m

  4. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane CNS - BFI
    24h 58m
    $637–2,145

  5. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane CNS - PAE
    26h 42m
    $639–2,153

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration21h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$765Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,178.7 mi
  • Duration: 22h 58m

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

Jetstar, Japan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) twice daily.

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