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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Canberraby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Canberra by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane CNS - CBR
    6h 44m
    $342–806

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CNS - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    7h 48m
    $166–560

Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,094.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Cairns (CNS) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 2 hours.

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