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

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  1. Fly from Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane CNS - FUN
    23h 14m
    $900–4,000

  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 Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane TSV - FUN
    32h 6m
    $833–4,472

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN)plane plane CTN - FUN
    30h
    $884–3,620

Cairns (CNS) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$914Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cairns to Tuvalu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,743.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 14m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tuvalu?

Fiji Airways flies from Cairns (CNS) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) once a week.

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