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How to get fromNelson to Cairnsby plane, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NSN - CNS
    21h 22m
    $333–1,303

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BHE - CNS
    15h 44m
    $353–1,446

  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CHC - CNS
    15h 16m
    $442–1,939

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,790.8 km
  • Duration: 21h 22m

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

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

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