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AED 1,788 Find Cheap Flights to Cairns

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Cheapest return fare
AED 3,360
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/3Tue 17/3
DXB - CNS • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
AED 3,371
China Eastern
Tue 10/2
DXB - CNS • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Cairns

Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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04:00 - 08:30
DXB
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CNS
46h 30m
3 stops
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09:45 - 02:25
CNS
-
DXB
46h 40m
3 stops
AED 3,360Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
43h 45m
2 stops
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09:45 - 02:25
CNS
-
DXB
46h 40m
3 stops
AED 3,430Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
19h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,095Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
19h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,098Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
19h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,150Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
19h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,157Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
43h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,205Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
19h 45m
2 stops
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19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,249Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
19h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,256Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:00 - 05:45
DXB
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CNS
43h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 05:45
CNS
-
DXB
16h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,264Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Dubai, which takes 20h 20m, and Abu Dhabi, which takes 29h 25m.

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Cheapest flightAED 3,360
Flight from Dubai to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cairns based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

    Cairns Airport is 4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    When flying to Cairns, you'll arrive at Cairns Airport (CNS). The airport is also known as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are AED 2,458 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, when flights cost AED 2,242 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 2,242.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cairns flight deals.

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