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How to get fromEdmonton to Cairns Cityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Edmonton to Cairns City by plane, bus, car, 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
    27h 21m
    $759–2,209

  2. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Cairns

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    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YYC - CNS
    27h 39m
    $747–1,964

  3. Drive to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Drive from Edmonton to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)car car
    2. Fly from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YXC - CNS
    33h 1m
    $826–2,682

  4. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    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
    34h 47m
    $755–3,810

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration25h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$644Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Edmonton to Cairns City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,249.7 km
  • Duration: 27h 21m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Cairns City, 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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