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

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

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  1. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LIM - CNS
    28h 31m
    $974–2,729

  2. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LIM - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    37h 42m
    $971–3,831

  3. Bus to Francisco Carle Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Lima Javier Prado to Jaujabus bus
    2. Fly from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane JAU - CNS
    40h
    $1,826–5,575

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration28h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$908Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,326.6 km
  • Duration: 28h 31m

What companies run services between Lima, Peru and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

LATAM Chile, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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