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Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
JetstarDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
JetstarDirect
Cairns - Brisbane
130$
122$
Mon, Jun 22 - Wed, Jun 24
JetstarDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
JetstarDirect
Cairns - Brisbane
129$
124$
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
JetstarDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
JetstarDirect
Cairns - Brisbane
135$
127$
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
JetstarDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
Virgin AustraliaDirect
Cairns - Brisbane
146$
137$
Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 15
JetstarDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
Virgin AustraliaDirect
Cairns - Brisbane
149$
143$
Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Aug 26
JetstarDirect
Sydney - Cairns
JetstarDirect
Cairns - Sydney
166$
157$
Wed, Jul 22
JetstarDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
-18 % Prime price per passenger
61$
51$
Mon, Jul 27
JetstarDirect
Sydney - Cairns
83$
81$
Mon, Jun 22
Virgin AustraliaDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
86$
83$
Sat, Aug 8
JetstarDirect
Melbourne - Cairns
-12 % Prime price per passenger
100$
88$
Thu, Jul 2
Virgin AustraliaDirect
Brisbane - Cairns
103$
99$
Fri, Aug 21
Virgin Australia1 stop
Ayers Rock, NT - Cairns
179$
168$
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.
Popular flight routes to Cairns
Flights from Sydneyto CairnsPrime price per passenger
150$
141$
Flights from Melbourneto CairnsPrime price per passenger
91$
87$
Flights from Brisbaneto CairnsPrime price per passenger
88$
87$
Flights from Tokyoto CairnsPrime price per passenger
527$
504$
Flights from Los Angeles, CAto CairnsPrime price per passenger
2159$
2155$
Flights from Aucklandto CairnsPrime price per passenger
356$
344$
Destination airportCairns AirportFor flights to Cairns
Top AirlineAir CanadaPopular airline with flights to Cairns
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly to Cairns according to search data results from our customers
Low seasonDecemberDecember is the least busy time to fly to Cairns according to search data results from our customers
How long is the flight to Cairns?
If you’re planning to fly to Cairns, we at eDreams have looked into the most popular routes to help you plan your trip. From Honolulu, HI, the flight takes about 14h 27m; from Los Angeles, CA, around 18h 21m; and from San Francisco, CA, approximately 19h 25m.Flight Time (in hours)
Honolulu, HILos Angeles, CASan Francisco, CADallas, TXNew York City
How much does a flight to Cairns cost?
At eDreams you can find flights from Chicago to Cairns starting from $1,216, with an average price of $1,657. If you depart from other cities such as St Louis, MO, you can find tickets from $1,243, and from Detroit starting from $2,005, according to data from the last 72 hours.Filter by
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Cheapest Price: $1,216CheapestAverage
Frequently asked questions about flights to Cairns
How can I find cheap flights to Cairns on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $51 to Cairns. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Cairns.
When's the best time to go to Cairns?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to Cairns is March.
The next best month to travel to Cairns is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to Cairns.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to Cairns.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to Cairns?
Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to Cairns, your best bet for cheap flights is:
- Air India: the average price of a one way flight is $2,033.64 . The average price of a Newark, NJ ticket to Cairns is $1,802.97 and $2,148.97 if you leave from New York City.
- SUN COUNTRY: a one-way ticket costs on average $2,205.98: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Columbus, OH to Cairns, which amounts to $2,205.98 and that of flights departing from Honolulu, HI, whose average price is $1,850.97.
- All Nippon Airways: the average price of a one-way ticket is $2,354.17. The flight between Honolulu, HI and Cairns costs on average $1,862.47 and the ticket price from Houston, TX round the $2,052.97.
Which airlines fly to Cairns?
Airlines flying direct from the US to Cairns include:
- Jetstar, with flights from Sydney, Brisbane and from Melbourne, for example.
- Virgin Australia also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
- Qantas Airways, with flights from Singapore to Cairns and Ayers Rock, NT and also from Darwin.
Airlines with indirect flights to Cairns include:
- Qantas Airways, which flies from Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA or Dallas, TX.
- Virgin Australia, with flights from Sydney and Melbourne, as well as from Canberra.
- Singapore Airlines, with flights from Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA and also Tokyo.
How many airports are in Cairns and which is the main one?
Cairns has 1 airport.
Cairns Airport operates domestic and international flights to 18 cities.
Some of the most popular destinations are Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
What is the weather like in Cairns?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Cairns is in January, December and February, when the average temperature reaches 89ºF, while September, October and August are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 23 hours.
However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Cairns during July, August or June to experience an average of 64ºF.
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during February, March and January, when the average precipitation in Cairns is 405mm, while the months of August, July and September are drier, with an average of 32mm.
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