Rome2Rio

How to get fromToronto Airport (YYZ) to Cairnsby plane, shuttle, train, or bus

Find Transport to Cairns

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Cairns by plane, shuttle, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YYZ - CNS
    25h 20m
    $850–2,900

  2. Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Cairns

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BUF - CNS
    30h
    $1,431–4,661

  3. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane YYZ - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    33h 10m
    $886–4,009

  4. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Cooktown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cooktown Airport (CTN)plane plane YYZ - CTN
    2. Take the bus from Cooktown to Cairnsbus bus
    33h 25m
    $1,018–3,078

  5. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Cairns

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane YTZ - CNS
    31h 35m
    $959–3,212

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane YYZ - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    36h 6m
    $1,429–6,508

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration26h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$873Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Cairns.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14,835.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 20m

What companies run services between Toronto Airport (YYZ), Canada and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Air Canada, Jetstar, and five other airlines fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides