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How to get fromHawaii to Cairnsby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Hawaii to Cairns by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Kahului Airport

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    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OGG - CNS
    22h 24m
    $853–2,803

  2. Bus to Kapalua Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queen Ka'ahumanu Center to L. Honoapi'ilani Rd./Polynesian Shoresbus bus
    2. Fly from Kapalua Airport (JHM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane JHM - CNS
    35h 16m
    $653–2,303

  3. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KOA - CNS
    24h 28m
    $700–2,500

  4. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HNL - CNS
    19h 14m
    $750–4,900

  5. Fly from Hilo International Airport

    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane ITO - CNS
    22h 27m
    $1,000–3,400

Kahului Airport (OGG) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,584.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 24m

What companies run services between Hawaii, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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