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

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Cairns is to bus and fly which costs $270 - $1,200 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Cairns is to fly which takes 12h 57m and costs $280 - $1,200.

How far is it from Nelson to Cairns?

The distance between Nelson and Cairns is 3791 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 57m to get from Nelson to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nelson and Cairns?

Cairns is 3h behind Nelson. It is currently 10:45 PM in Nelson and 7:45 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Cairns.

Nelson to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Cairns by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly from Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS)plane NSN - CNS
12h 57m
$282–1,203
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BHE - CNS
14h 34m
$273–1,145
Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns (CNS)plane CHC - CNS
16h 43m
$556–1,614

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

11Weekly Planes

13h 25mAverage Duration

$285Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,790.8 km
Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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