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Cairns to Tasmania: fly + ferry

Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Cairns to Melbourne (AVV), nonstop, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) — about 14h 31m door to door. Flights to Melbourne from A$129.

No airport · flight + ferry From 14h 31m Cheapest in December Prices checked 14 days ago
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How to get from Cairns to Tasmania

Tasmania has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Melbourne (AVV) ~14h 31m door to door
  1. Fly Cairns → MelbourneNonstop · 3h 24m · from A$129
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  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)11 km · about 0h 37m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
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2Via Melbourne (MEL) ~15h 47m door to door
  1. Fly Cairns → MelbourneNonstop · 3h 24m · from A$129
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  2. Transfer to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong)62 km · about 1h 53m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Geelong → Devonport (Tasmania)10h – 11h (day or overnight) · Spirit of TasmaniaNightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Tasmania

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, November the most expensive.

Nov 26A$260Dec 26A$129Jan 27A$146Feb 27A$164Mar 27A$140Apr 27A$144

Good to know

Distance
2,698 km1,675 miles
Journey time
14h 31mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+1hTasmania vs Cairns
Currency in Tasmania
AUD
Airports
CNS → AVV, MEL + ferry

Flights from Cairns to Tasmania: questions answered

How do you get from Cairns to Tasmania?
Tasmania has no airport. Fly from Cairns to Melbourne (AVV), nonstop, then it's 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong) and a 10h – 11h (day or overnight) ferry (Spirit of Tasmania) — about 14h 31m door to door. Flights to Melbourne from A$129.
Is there an airport on Tasmania?
No. The nearest airports are Melbourne (AVV) and Melbourne (MEL), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Tasmania?
Geelong to Devonport (Tasmania) takes 10h – 11h (day or overnight), nightly sailings in each direction, plus extra day sailings in peak season. Operators: Spirit of Tasmania.
How much does it cost to fly from Cairns toward Tasmania?
Flights from Cairns to Melbourne start from A$129 one-way (the lowest fare found recently). Add the ferry fare, which you book separately.
How far is Melbourne airport from the ferry?
About 11 km to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Corio (Geelong), roughly 0h 37m by taxi or transfer.

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