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How to get fromCanberra to Cocos Islandsby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Cocos Islands by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane CBR - XCH
    14h 30m
    $392–1,004

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane SYD - XCH
    15h 2m
    $367–890

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane OAG - XCH
    15h 57m
    $513–1,247

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,199.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Cocos Islands?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 4 times a week.

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