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What are the cheapest return flights to Cairns in 2026/2027?

These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from USA to Cairns in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.

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What are the cheapest one-way flights to Cairns in 2026/2027?

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When are flights to Cairns cheapest?

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The month of April

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According to our data, April is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Cairns.
You can get flights from $884 return.

When is the most expensive time to fly to Cairns?

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The month of December

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According to our data, December is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Cairns.
A return flight could set you back more than $1,659.

Why fly to Cairns?

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Far North Queensland, Cairns beckons travelers with its tropical allure and vibrant atmosphere. Known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, this bustling city is a haven for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. With its lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and dynamic culture, Cairns offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. From exploring the underwater wonders of the reef to immersing oneself in the rich Indigenous heritage of the region, visitors are sure to be captivated by the beauty and charm of Cairns from the moment they arrive.

Frequently asked questions about Flights to Cairns

What is considered a good price to Cairns?

A good price for a flight to Cairns is $796 - $972.

Which popular airports are close to Cairns?

The popular airports near Cairns are Cairns Airport (CNS), Townsville Airport (TSV), and Mackay Airport (MKY).

How long does it take to fly to Cairns?

The flight to Cairns (CNS) is roughly 20 hours 47 minutes and 9,130 miles (14,694 kilometres) from Atlanta, USA - Georgia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).

How do I find the cheapest possible flights to Cairns?

The best way is to compare flights to Cairns from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.

Are there direct flights to Cairns?

We have currently found no direct flights to Cairns.

What is the weather like in Cairns?

Here is the average weather forecast in Cairns by month:

• Jan: 89°F
• Feb: 89°F
• Mar: 88°F
• Apr: 85°F
• May: 82°F
• Jun: 80°F
• Jul: 79°F
• Aug: 81°F
• Sep: 84°F
• Oct: 86°F
• Nov: 88°F
• Dec: 89°F

How far is the main airport in Cairns from the city centre?

The main airport in Cairns is approximately 7 kilometers from the city centre.

How far in advance should I book my flight to Cairns?

Typically, flights are cheapest to Cairns 2 months before departure.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Cairns?

Studies show flights to Cairns are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Weather in Cairns

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Rain

75.1 °F

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Average Temperature

89°F

Jan

89°F

Feb

88°F

Mar

85°F

Apr

82°F

May

80°F

Jun

79°F

Jul

81°F

Aug

84°F

Sep

86°F

Oct

88°F

Nov

89°F

Dec

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Flight Distance and Flying Time to Cairns

Atlanta, USA - Georgia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,130 miles (14,694 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 20 hours 47 minutes)

Los Angeles, USA - California, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,190 miles (11,571 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 16 hours 28 minutes)

New York, USA - John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,571 miles (15,403 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 46 minutes)

Dallas, USA - Dallas, Texas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
8,407 miles (13,530 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 19 hours 10 minutes)

Denver, USA - Colorado, Airport - Denver International Airport (DEN) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,988 miles (12,855 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 18 hours 15 minutes)

San Francisco, USA - California, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,024 miles (11,304 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 16 hours 6 minutes)

Seattle, USA - Airport - Seattle Tacoma International, Washington (SEA) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,161 miles (11,524 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 16 hours 24 minutes)

Las Vegas, USA - Nevada, McCarran International Airport (LAS) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,397 miles (11,904 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 16 hours 56 minutes)

Orlando, USA - Florida, Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,352 miles (15,051 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 16 minutes)

Charlotte, USA - North Carolina, Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,308 miles (14,980 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 11 minutes)

Phoenix, USA - Arizona, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,547 miles (12,145 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 17 hours 16 minutes)

Houston, USA - Texas, Airport - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
8,504 miles (13,686 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 19 hours 23 minutes)

Miami, USA - Florida, Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,426 miles (15,169 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 26 minutes)

Boston, USA - Massachusetts, Edward L. Logan International Airport (BOS) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,649 miles (15,529 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 56 minutes)

Minneapolis, USA - Minnesota, Airport - St. Paul International (MSP) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
8,545 miles (13,751 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 19 hours 29 minutes)

Fort Lauderdale, USA - Florida, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,433 miles (15,181 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 27 minutes)

Detroit, USA - Michigan, Airport - Metropolitan Wayne County International (DTW) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,067 miles (14,592 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 20 hours 38 minutes)

Philadelphia, USA - Pennsylvania, Airport - Philadelphia International (PHL) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,519 miles (15,320 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 39 minutes)

Baltimore, USA - Maryland, Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,464 miles (15,231 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 31 minutes)

Salt Lake City, USA - Utah, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,607 miles (12,243 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 17 hours 24 minutes)

San Diego, USA - California, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,243 miles (11,656 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 16 hours 35 minutes)

Tampa, USA - Florida, Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
9,280 miles (14,935 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 21 hours 7 minutes)

Portland, USA - International Airport, Oregon (PDX) to Cairns (CNS)

Distance:
7,124 miles (11,465 kilometres)

Average flight time (direct 16 hours 19 minutes)

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Cheapest flight routes found to Cairns

From Los Angeles

From Los Angeles (LAX), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $884

Depart: 26 Apr 2026 · Return: 03 May 2026 Price found 12 Mar 2026, 21:08

From Dallas

From Dallas (DFW), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $972

Depart: 01 Oct 2026 · Return: 08 Oct 2026 Price found 14 Mar 2026, 18:55

From San Francisco

From San Francisco (SFO), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,109

Depart: 28 Apr 2026 · Return: 05 May 2026 Price found 14 Mar 2026, 14:33

From Seattle

From Seattle (SEA), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,143

Depart: 26 Apr 2026 · Return: 03 May 2026 Price found 12 Mar 2026, 18:26

From Portland

From Portland (PDX), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,164

Depart: 29 Apr 2026 · Return: 06 May 2026 Price found 15 Mar 2026, 09:00

From Houston

From Houston (IAH), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,175

Depart: 27 Apr 2026 · Return: 04 May 2026 Price found 13 Mar 2026, 20:01

From Denver

From Denver (DEN), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,219

Depart: 13 Jun 2026 · Return: 27 Jun 2026 Price found 13 Mar 2026, 18:24

From Washington D.C.

From Washington D.C. (BWI), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,264

Depart: 27 Apr 2026 · Return: 04 May 2026 Price found 13 Mar 2026, 19:35

From Detroit

From Detroit (DTW), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,280

Depart: 28 Apr 2026 · Return: 05 May 2026 Price found 14 Mar 2026, 22:57

From Las Vegas

From Las Vegas (LAS), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,285

Depart: 09 Sep 2026 · Return: 30 Sep 2026 Price found 15 Mar 2026, 00:54

From Minneapolis

From Minneapolis (MSP), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,291

Depart: 26 Apr 2026 · Return: 06 May 2026 Price found 13 Mar 2026, 17:28

From Charlotte

From Charlotte (CLT), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,306

Depart: 27 Apr 2026 · Return: 04 May 2026 Price found 13 Mar 2026, 18:30

From Salt Lake City

From Salt Lake City (SLC), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,320

Depart: 09 Jun 2026 · Return: 18 Jun 2026 Price found 12 Mar 2026, 23:55

From Orlando

From Orlando (MCO), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,351

Depart: 26 Apr 2026 · Return: 03 May 2026 Price found 12 Mar 2026, 20:25

From Fort Lauderdale

From Fort Lauderdale (FLL), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,356

Depart: 03 Jun 2026 · Return: 23 Jun 2026 Price found 15 Mar 2026, 05:05

From Philadelphia

From Philadelphia (PHL), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,444

Depart: 27 Apr 2026 · Return: 04 May 2026 Price found 13 Mar 2026, 00:04

From Atlanta

From Atlanta (ATL), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,465

Depart: 20 Oct 2026 · Return: 02 Nov 2026 Price found 12 Mar 2026, 20:48

From Boston

From Boston (BOS), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,491

Depart: 29 Apr 2026 · Return: 06 May 2026 Price found 15 Mar 2026, 14:55

From Tampa

From Tampa (TPA), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,677

Depart: 05 Jun 2026 · Return: 28 Aug 2026 Price found 15 Mar 2026, 17:42

From Phoenix

From Phoenix (PHX), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,683

Depart: 22 Jun 2026 · Return: 26 Jun 2026 Price found 12 Mar 2026, 22:04

From San Diego

From San Diego (SAN), USA to Cairns, Australia (CNS): $1,703

Depart: 10 Apr 2026 · Return: 14 Apr 2026 Price found 14 Mar 2026, 21:32

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