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Flights from Cairns to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Cairns to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Perth or Denpasar (Bali), about 12h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 59m
CNSHKTPER

Cairns to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey10h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Perth or Denpasar (Bali)

Best ways to fly from Cairns to Phuket

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CNS Perth (PER) HKT
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 49m
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2
CNS Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) HKT
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia, TransNusa Air Services
Self-transfer likely ~11h 05m
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3
CNS Singapore (SIN) HKT
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot
Self-transfer likely ~10h 59m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,903 km3,666 miles
Journey time
10h 59mestimate
Time difference
-3hPhuket vs Cairns
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
CNS → HKT

Flights from Cairns to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairns to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Perth, Denpasar (Bali) and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairns to Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,903 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairns and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Perth (PER), Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) and Singapore (SIN). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Perth, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairns and Phuket?
Cairns: Cairns International Airport (CNS). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Cairns and Phuket?
Phuket is 3 hours behind Cairns.

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