What is the cheapest way to get from Miri to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Miri to Cairns is to taxi and fly which costs $450 - $1,900 and takes 25h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Miri to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Miri to Cairns is to drive and fly which takes 15h 24m and costs $550 - $2,000.

How far is it from Miri to Cairns?

The distance between Miri and Cairns is 4227 km.

How long does it take to get from Miri to Cairns?

It takes approximately 20h 45m to get from Miri to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Miri and Cairns?

Cairns is 2h ahead of Miri. It is currently 7:38 AM in Miri and 9:38 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Cairns.

Miri to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Miri to Cairns by plane, car, or taxi

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Fly from Miri Airport
best
1. Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MYY - CNS
20h 45m
$484–2,216
Taxi to Marudi, fly
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Miri to Marudi (MUR)taxi
2. Fly from Marudi (MUR) to Cairns (CNS)plane MUR - CNS
25h 49m
$452–1,897
Drive to Brunei International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Miri to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car
2. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Cairns (CNS)plane BWN - CNS
15h 24m
$559–1,914

Miri Airport (MYY) to Cairns (CNS) flights

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19h 20mAverage Duration

$471Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,227.3 km
Duration: 20h 45m

What companies run services between Miri, Malaysia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Scoot Tigerair and Singapore Airlines fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week.

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