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How to get fromSantiago to Great Barrier Reefby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Santiago to Great Barrier Reef by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SCL - CNS
    23h 40m
    $753–2,103

  2. Fly Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SCL - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    32h
    $800–3,305

  3. Bus to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Alameda - Turbus to Terminal Mendozabus bus
    2. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MDZ - CNS
    35h 15m
    $1,122–3,107

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration21h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$769Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,233.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 40m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Great Barrier Reef?

Qantas, LATAM Chile, and Virgin Australia fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

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