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How to get fromHonolulu to Cairnsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Honolulu to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HNL - CNS
    19h 21m
    $754–5,004

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HNL - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    29h 12m
    $901–4,306

  3. Fly to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane HNL - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    26h 21m
    $1,219–3,374

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$784Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,479.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 21m

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

Fiji Airways flies from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Cairns (CNS) twice a week.

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