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How to get fromHong Kong to Cairnsby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Hong Kong to Cairns by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HKG - CNS
    14h 49m
    $567–1,023

  2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SZX - CNS
    17h 11m
    $555–1,627

  3. Ferry to Macau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Hong Kong Sheung Wan to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MFM - CNS
    17h 36m
    $782–2,140

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,602.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between Hong Kong and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air Niugini, Cathay Pacific, and four other airlines fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Cairns (CNS) 4 times a day.

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