Flights from Seattle to Cairns
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tokyo
- 20h 55m
- two tickets, via Tokyo
- $698
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 7,163 mi (11,527 km)
fastest
Via Tokyo
Japan
20h 55m
with the connection
Seattle to Tokyo
flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Cairns: Narita International.
Tokyo to Cairns
flight 7h 25m
two ticketsfrom $698
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Seattle to cities closest to Cairns
Seattle to Manila
Manila: 2,757 mi (4,437 km) from Cairns, flight 14h 35m
from $875
Seattle to Singapore
Singapore: 3,124 mi (5,028 km) from Cairns, flight 17h 5m
from $291
Seattle to Taipei
Taipei: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Cairns, flight 13h 10m
from $906
Seattle to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 3,452 mi (5,556 km) from Cairns, flight 14h 10m
from $352
Seattle to Tokyo
Tokyo: 3,656 mi (5,884 km) from Cairns, flight 10h 30m
from $323
Seattle to Shanghai
Shanghai: 3,697 mi (5,950 km) from Cairns, flight 12h 55m
from $807
To Cairns from cities closest to Seattle
Tokyo to Cairns
Tokyo: 4,785 mi (7,700 km) from Seattle, flight 7h 25m
from $249
Osaka to Cairns
Osaka: 4,998 mi (8,043 km) from Seattle, flight 7h 15m
Port Moresby to Cairns
Port Moresby: 6,722 mi (10,818 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 30m
from $167
Auckland to Cairns
Auckland: 7,004 mi (11,272 km) from Seattle, flight 5h 35m
from $295
Townsville to Cairns
Townsville: 7,231 mi (11,637 km) from Seattle, flight 2h
from $123
Edward River to Cairns
Edward River: 7,254 mi (11,674 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 55m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Seattle to Cairns?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tokyo.
What is the fastest way to fly from Seattle to Cairns?
Via Tokyo: 10h 30m to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 20h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Cairns with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Tokyo from $698. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Cairns from Seattle?
7,163 mi (11,527 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.