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

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $320 - $1,200 and takes 17h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Cairns is to bus and fly which takes 15h 37m and costs $440 - $950.

How far is it from Dunedin to Cairns?

The distance between Dunedin and Cairns is 3981 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 29m to get from Dunedin to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dunedin and Cairns?

Cairns is 3h behind Dunedin. It is currently 11:49 AM in Dunedin and 8:49 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Cairns.

Dunedin to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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

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Fly from Dunedin
best
1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Cairns (CNS)plane DUD - CNS
17h 29m
$453–1,629
Bus to Invercargill, fly
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1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Cairns (CNS)plane IVC - CNS
17h 41m
$321–1,189
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Cairns (CNS)plane ZQN - CNS
15h 37m
$443–947

Dunedin (DUD) to Cairns (CNS) flights

20Weekly Planes

17h 28mAverage Duration

$403Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,981.2 km
Duration: 17h 29m

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) 3 times a day.

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