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How to get fromEdmonton to Cairnsby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edmonton to Cairns by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YEG - CNS
    26h 7m
    $808–2,508

  2. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane YEG - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    32h 58m
    $755–3,810

  3. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton to Calgary Int. Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YYC - CNS
    28h 49m
    $839–2,469

  4. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane YEG - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    36h 18m
    $1,218–6,058

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration24h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$785Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,247.9 km
  • Duration: 26h 7m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air Canada, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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