Cairns to Magnetic Island

Cairns to Magnetic Island

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Cairns to Magnetic Island Schedule

Cairns to Magnetic Island Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy 06:00 - 21:15AUD 386.63
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 09:10 - 16:25AUD 356.51
Qantas Airways Economy #QF234910:55 - 11:50AUD 229.19
Qantas Airways Economy #QF234513:15 - 14:10AUD 232.49
Jetstar Airways Economy 15:50 - 08:55AUD 555.26
Regional Express Economy #ZL544116:10 - 17:10AUD 191.11
Qantas Airways Economy #QF235918:50 - 19:45AUD 237.57

Transportation from Cairns to Magnetic Island

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Magnetic Island

Cheapest Transport$51
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:30 午前
Latest Departure5:50 午後
Departures per day4
Distance309 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways

How to get from Cairns to Magnetic Island

Travelling between Cairns and Magnetic Island is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 295.04 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 145.29.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Magnetic Island?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 7 hours to travel between Cairns and Magnetic Island depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Magnetic Island. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 10m to reach Magnetic Island.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Magnetic Island?

Travelling between Cairns and Magnetic Island can be as cheap as USD 145.29 if you opt for a Qantas Airways flight and as expensive as USD 295.04 if you buy a Qantas Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Magnetic Island ?

  • 4 from Cairns to Magnetic Island starting from 06:30 Cairns Airport until 17:50 Cairns Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Magnetic Island.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cairns to Magnetic Island, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 145.45.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cairns and Magnetic Island

Qantas Airways

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Magnetic Island overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Magnetic Island

Greyhound Australia

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Magnetic Island?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly