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967 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cape York to Cairns

Composite routes from Cape York to Cairns

Cheapest
22 h
Car
967 km.
from $53
Other
7 h 1 min
Ferry, Plane
776 km.
from $469.43

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Northern Peninsula Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Horn Island Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Horn Island Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$489.13

Skytrans

Website:
skytrans.com.au/
Plane from Northern Peninsula Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Horn Island Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43

Other operators

Rebel Marine

Phone:
07 4069 1586
Website:
rebeltours.com.au/
Other from Thursday Island to Horn
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.17–$20.93

Peddells

Phone:
07 40691551
Email:
Website:
peddellsferry.com.au/
Other from Seisia to Thursday
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.93–$41.86

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cape York to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Cape York to Cairns is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 22h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape York to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Cape York to Cairns is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $250 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Cape York to Cairns?

The distance between Cape York and Cairns is 789 km. The road distance is 963.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Cape York to Cairns?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Cape York to Cairns, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cape York to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape York to Cairns is 964 km. It takes approximately 22h 40m to drive from Cape York to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 861+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $69.35 per night.
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