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

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Cairns is to fly which costs $500 - $900 and takes 17h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Cairns is to fly which takes 17h 27m and costs $500 - $900.

How far is it from Phuket to Cairns?

The distance between Phuket and Cairns is 5954 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 27m to get from Phuket to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phuket and Cairns?

Cairns is 3h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 3:19 PM in Phuket and 6:19 PM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Cairns.

Phuket to Cairns - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Cairns by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly from Phuket International Airport
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cairns (CNS)plane HKT - CNS
17h 27m
$503–854
Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Cairns (CNS)plane KBV - CNS
19h 50m
$458–1,409
Bus to Hat Yai, fly
1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Cairns (CNS)plane HDY - CNS
27h 40m
$697–1,781

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cairns (CNS) flights

17Weekly Planes

14h 7mAverage Duration

$378Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,953.8 km
Duration: 17h 27m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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