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How to get fromDunedin to Cairnsby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunedin to Cairns by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Dunedin

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    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane DUD - CNS
    17h 24m
    $396–1,422

  2. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane IVC - CNS
    16h 41m
    $391–1,294

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ZQN - CNS
    15h 42m
    $505–850

Dunedin (DUD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration16h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,981.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 24m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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