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How to get fromMiami to Cairnsby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Miami to Cairns by plane or train

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MIA - CNS
    29h 3m
    $700–2,400

  2. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane FLL - CNS
    28h 26m
    $855–3,007

  3. Train to Orlando, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Miami to Orlandotrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MCO - CNS
    32h 36m
    $791–2,776

  4. Fly Miami International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MIA - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    36h 53m
    $797–3,902

  5. Fly Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OPF - CNS
    37h 17m
    $800–2,800

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane FLL - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    36h 2m
    $1,002–4,609

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MIA - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    40h 44m
    $1,220–6,160

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration27h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$698Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,177 km
  • Duration: 29h 3m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

American Airlines, Qantas, and five other airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours.

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