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How to get fromTampa to Cairnsby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Cairns by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Tampa to Cairns

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane TPA - CNS
    29h 39m
    $1,003–3,503

  2. Train to Orlando, fly to Cairns

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MCO - CNS
    31h 7m
    $940–3,076

  3. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane SRQ - CNS
    32h 52m
    $1,315–4,226

  4. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take the train from Tampa to West Palm Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane PBI - CNS
    34h 36m
    $1,191–3,979

  5. Fly Tampa to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane TPA - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    36h 54m
    $1,050–4,605

Tampa (TPA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration28h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,071Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,954.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 39m

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

American Airlines, Fiji Airways, and six other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily.

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