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How to get fromSan Diego to Cairnsby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Cairns by plane or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SAN - CNS
    22h 55m
    $700–2,500

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LAX - CNS
    25h 9m
    $1,068–2,236

  3. Fly San Diego International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SAN - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    30h 10m
    $745–3,589

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration23h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,660.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 55m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Japan Airlines, Jetstar, and seven other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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