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Cairns to Kaohsiung: Alternative routes

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Cairns to Kaohsiung: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$2,043
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Kaohsiung: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Kaohsiung is $2,043. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Kaohsiung. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,043.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Kaohsiung.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Kaohsiung is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung Airport on Thursday, 26 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Kaohsiung Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Kaohsiung 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kaohsiung is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kaohsiung.

Travelling from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Kaohsiung is UTC+8, which is two hours behind Cairns.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your CNS to KHH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • If you'd love to check out a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kansai International Airport is a sought-after stop between CNS and KHH.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport flight is $1,422. A return fare is currently $2,043. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from CNS to KHH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CNS to KHH.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, 71.55% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Cairns Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Cairns. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CNS:

Arriving at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)

Getting from Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) to central Kaohsiung

  • From Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kaohsiung in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Cairns Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kaohsiung, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNS to KHH in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 24ºC then.

Explore more of Taiwan

  • Kaohsiung has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres north-east of Kaohsiung, a trip to Taipei will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market.

  • T'ai-chung-shih is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. No journey is complete without seeing Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.

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