Cheap Flights to Cairns Airport

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Frequently asked questions

Air China, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand all fly direct to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly to Cairns is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 40 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cairns is $765. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cairns Airport is Friday, 31 May 2024.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying to Cairns

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$250
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week9

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  • Simply hit ‘search’ – our flight search tool compares flights from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Cairns airport to help you find the best and cheapest fares – with no hidden fees or extra costs

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  • Find flexible tickets – use Flight Search to book flexible tickets to Cairns airport (with eligible airlines) to protect your money if your flights are changed or cancelled

  • Keep track of travel information– make sure you check the latest travel advice for your chosen destination before you fly to Cairns airport - including visa requirements, health alerts, and more - to avoid unexpected delays

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