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How to get fromLima to Cairnsby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LIM - CNS
    27h 56m
    $924–2,529

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    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
    36h 42m
    $1,071–4,031

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration28h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$879Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,326.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 56m

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) 4 times a day.

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