Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cairns

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LIM - CNS
    28h 31m
    $924–2,529

  2. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport 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
    38h 6m
    $971–3,731

  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
    $1,825–5,074

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration28h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$887Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lima to Cairns.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides