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How to get fromRaleigh to Cairns Airport (CNS)by plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Cairns Airport (CNS) by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane RDU - CNS
    27h 11m
    $1,003–3,503

  2. Bus to Greenville, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PGV - CNS
    32h 54m
    $979–3,351

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane GSO - CNS
    31h 8m
    $1,275–4,428

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane CLT - CNS
    31h 46m
    $1,483–4,665

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane FAY - CNS
    32h 16m
    $987–3,355

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration26h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,044Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,175.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 11m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Cairns Airport (CNS), Australia?

American Airlines, Qantas, and five other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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