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

The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Cairns is to fly which costs $260 - $950 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Cairns is to fly which takes 16h 21m and costs $260 - $950.

How far is it from Guangzhou to Cairns?

The distance between Guangzhou and Cairns is 5761 km.

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

It takes approximately 18h 8m to get from Guangzhou to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Guangzhou. It is currently 2:38 PM in Guangzhou and 4:38 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Cairns.

Guangzhou to Cairns - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Guangzhou to Cairns by train or plane

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Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain
2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS)plane HKG - CNS
18h 8m
$582–1,171
Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane CAN - CNS
16h 21m
$262–903

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

26Weekly Planes

15h 26mAverage Duration

$326Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,761.3 km
Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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