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

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Cairns is to train and fly which costs $800 - $2,900 and takes 31h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Cairns is to fly which takes 29h 45m and costs $800 - $2,900.

How far is it from Tampa to Cairns?

The distance between Tampa and Cairns is 14955 km.

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

It takes approximately 29h 45m to get from Tampa to Cairns, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tampa and Cairns?

Cairns is 14h ahead of Tampa. It is currently 9:46 PM in Tampa and 11:46 AM in Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Cairns.

Tampa to Cairns - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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Fly Tampa to Cairns
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cairns (CNS)plane TPA - CNS
29h 45m
$803–2,903
Train to Orlando, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCO - CNS
31h 21m
$832–2,870
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane SRQ - CNS
32h 42m
$1,217–4,426
Fly Tampa to Townsville Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane TPA - TSV
2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain
37h
$900–4,405
Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Cairns
1. Take the train from Tampa to West Palm Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Cairns (CNS)plane PBI - CNS
34h 36m
$971–3,463
Fly Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane TPA - PPP
2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain
40h 20m
$1,423–6,863

Tampa (TPA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

14Weekly Planes

27h 6mAverage Duration

$834Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14,955.3 km
Duration: 29h 45m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and five other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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Flights from Tampa to Cairns via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 25h 45m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,000–7,000

Flights from Tampa to Cairns via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 45m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,600

Flights from Tampa to Cairns via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h
When: Friday
Estimated price: $1,100–3,800

Flights from Orlando to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 48m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $800–2,800

Flights from Orlando to Cairns via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 26h 2m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–6,500

Flights from Orlando to Cairns via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 28h 18m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,500

Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 54m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,400

Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 29h 59m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,700–6,000

Flights from Tampa to Townsville Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 27h 3m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $850–3,100

Flights from Tampa to Townsville Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 29h 43m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Tampa to Townsville Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 33h 12m
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,200

Flights from Tampa to Townsville Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 25m
When: Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $900–3,900

Flights from Tampa to Townsville Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h 35m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–3,300

Flights from Tampa to Townsville Airport via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h 40m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Tampa to Townsville Airport via Houston, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 29h 12m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $900–3,300

Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 35m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $900–3,300

Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,300–4,300

Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Cairns via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 30h 37m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,400

Flights from President Donald J. Trump International Airport to Cairns via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 26h 25m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–7,500

Flights from Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 27h 38m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,600

Flights from Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 29h 42m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,900–6,500

Flights from Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 30h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,800–6,000

Flights from Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 35m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,700

Flights from Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 28h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,900

Flights from Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Houston, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 29h 42m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,800

Flights from Tampa to Whitsunday Coast Airport via San Francisco, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 30h 8m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,700

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