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How to get fromPhoenix to Great Barrier Reefby plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Phoenix to Great Barrier Reef by plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Phoenix to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PHX - CNS
    25h 20m
    $550–1,900

  2. Shuttle to Tucson, fly to Cairns

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TUS - CNS
    29h 23m
    $1,010–2,914

  3. Bus to Prescott, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Prescott Valley Kioskbus bus
    2. Fly from Prescott (PRC) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PRC - CNS
    32h
    $825–2,579

  4. Fly Phoenix to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane PHX - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    32h 36m
    $647–3,402

Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$561Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Great Barrier Reef.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12,157 km
  • Duration: 25h 20m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Great Barrier Reef?

United Airlines, Virgin Australia, and four other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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