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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lima to Cairns by plane, bus, or train

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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 21m
    $850–2,300

  2. 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
    37h 5m
    $1,625–4,474

  3. 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 12m
    $986–3,777

  4. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane LIM - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    38h 7m
    $1,526–5,966

  5. Fly Jorge Chávez International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane LIM - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    34h 32m
    $1,127–2,818

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration27h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$850Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,328.2 km
  • Duration: 28h 21m

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

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

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