How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

Cairns Airport is 4 km from the centre of Cairns. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip 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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 round-trip flights cost AED 610 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 610.

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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.

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qui, 21 ago - qui, 28 ago

08:50 - 06:35DXB-CNS

39h 45m3 stops

07:00 - 10:20CNS-DXB

33h 20m3 stops

AED 3,092

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qui, 21 ago - qui, 28 ago

08:50 - 06:35DXB-CNS

39h 45m3 stops

16:10 - 10:20CNS-DXB

24h 10m2 stops

AED 3,107

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qui, 21 ago - qui, 28 ago

08:50 - 06:35DXB-CNS

39h 45m3 stops

07:00 - 10:20CNS-DXB

33h 20m3 stops

AED 3,236

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qui, 21 ago - qui, 28 ago

22:55 - 06:35DXB-CNS

25h 40m2 stops

16:10 - 10:20CNS-DXB

24h 10m2 stops

AED 3,860

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qui, 21 ago - qui, 28 ago

11:50 - 06:35DXB-CNS

36h 45m3 stops

13:40 - 21:35CNS-DXB

37h 55m2 stops

AED 4,407

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ter, 19 ago - ter, 26 ago

19:45 - 06:00DXB-CNS

28h 15m2 stops

09:00 - 18:30CNS-DXB

39h 30m2 stops

AED 4,444

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ter, 19 ago - ter, 26 ago

19:45 - 06:20DXB-CNS

28h 35m3 stops

13:40 - 21:35CNS-DXB

37h 55m2 stops

AED 4,455

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ter, 19 ago - ter, 26 ago

04:10 - 06:00DXB-CNS

43h 50m2 stops

09:00 - 00:50CNS-DXB

21h 50m1 stop

AED 4,664

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ter, 19 ago - ter, 26 ago

19:45 - 06:20DXB-CNS

28h 35m3 stops

13:50 - 09:30CNS-DXB

25h 40m3 stops

AED 4,855

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qua, 20 ago - qui, 28 ago

03:25 - 09:45DXB-CNS

24h 20m2 stops

11:00 - 05:35CNS-DXB

24h 35m2 stops

AED 4,892

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

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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 stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Dubai, which takes 28h 15m, and Abu Dhabi, which takes 40h 00m.

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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.

Estimated return price

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.

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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip 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 round-trip flights cost AED 610 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 610.

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United Arab Emirates to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

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Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

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Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

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Cairns to United Arab Emirates

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +24 more

ANA, Air Canada, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +23 more

ANA, Air Canada, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

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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 stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Cairns on KAYAK are from Dubai, which takes 28h 15m, and Abu Dhabi, which takes 40h 00m.

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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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as AED 1,847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip 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 round-trip flights cost AED 610 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 610.

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