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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MSP - CNS
    26h 54m
    $1,003–3,503

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly to Cairns

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    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane RST - CNS
    34h 59m
    $894–3,119

  3. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MSP - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    34h 4m
    $1,050–4,905

  4. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane MSP - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    36h 29m
    $1,223–3,273

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BRD - CNS
    39h 28m
    $934–3,010

  6. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane MSP - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    39h 45m
    $1,713–7,753

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,051Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,769.4 km
  • Duration: 26h 54m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cairns (CNS) every 4 hours.

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