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How to get fromSeattle to Cairnsby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Cairns by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SEA - CNS
    24h 40m
    $1,304–2,004

  2. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YVR - CNS
    26h 25m
    $610–2,142

  3. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BLI - CNS
    33h 31m
    $644–2,384

  4. Train to Wenatchee, fly

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane EAT - CNS
    35h 7m
    $654–2,327

  5. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB

    1. Fly from Seattle Lake Union SPB (LKE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LKE - CNS
    35h 53m
    $704–2,604

  6. Fly from King County International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BFI - CNS
    27h 54m
    $704–2,604

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration23h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,552.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 40m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Japan Airlines, Jetstar, and seven other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) 5 times a day.

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