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Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
AED 367
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 50m · Direct Fri, Feb 12
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Cheapest return
AED 788
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 2h 50m · Direct Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Dec 29
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AED 367 and round-trip from AED 788. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:50
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 11:30
      Cairns - Adelaide | Tue, Dec 29 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 788 AED 1,235
      36% off
      36% off
      AED 1,235 AED 788
    • ADL 07:05
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:20
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 14:00
      Cairns - Adelaide | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 810 AED 1,235
      34% off
      34% off
      AED 1,235 AED 810
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:20
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 14:00
      Cairns - Adelaide | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 816 AED 1,235
      34% off
      34% off
      AED 1,235 AED 816
    • ADL 07:20
      2h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:50
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 11:30
      Cairns - Adelaide | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 845
      32% off
      AED 1,235 AED 845
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Dec 23 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:50
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 11:30
      Cairns - Adelaide | Sun, Dec 27 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 849
      31% off
      AED 1,235 AED 849
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:20
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 14:00
      Cairns - Adelaide | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 850
      31% off
      AED 1,235 AED 850
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:20
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 14:00
      Cairns - Adelaide | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 851
      31% off
      AED 1,235 AED 851
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 10:20
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 14:00
      Cairns - Adelaide | Fri, Dec 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 851
      31% off
      AED 1,235 AED 851
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:50
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ADL 11:30
      Cairns - Adelaide | Thu, Dec 31 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 872
      28% off
      AED 1,235 AED 872
    • ADL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      ADL 16:00
      Cairns - Adelaide | Fri, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Feb 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 367 AED 928
      60% off
      60% off
      AED 928 AED 367
    • ADL 12:10
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 14:40
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 369 AED 602
      39% off
      39% off
      AED 602 AED 369
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 371 AED 602
      38% off
      38% off
      AED 602 AED 371
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Feb 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 371
      60% off
      AED 928 AED 371
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 372
      38% off
      AED 602 AED 372
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 379
      37% off
      AED 602 AED 379
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 386
      36% off
      AED 602 AED 386
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 389
      57% off
      AED 928 AED 389
    • ADL 12:10
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 14:40
      Adelaide - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 401
      33% off
      AED 602 AED 401
    • ADL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Feb 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 367 AED 928
      60% off
      60% off
      AED 928 AED 367
    • ADL 12:10
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 14:40
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 369 AED 602
      39% off
      39% off
      AED 602 AED 369
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 371 AED 602
      38% off
      38% off
      AED 602 AED 371
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Feb 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 371
      60% off
      AED 928 AED 371
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 372
      38% off
      AED 602 AED 372
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 379
      37% off
      AED 602 AED 379
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 386
      36% off
      AED 602 AED 386
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 389
      57% off
      AED 928 AED 389
    • ADL 12:10
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 14:40
      Adelaide - Cairns | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 401
      33% off
      AED 602 AED 401
    • ADL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Feb 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 367 AED 1,625
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 1,625 AED 367
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Feb 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 371 AED 1,625
      77% off
      77% off
      AED 1,625 AED 371
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 386 AED 1,625
      76% off
      76% off
      AED 1,625 AED 386
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 389
      76% off
      AED 1,625 AED 389
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Jan 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 416
      74% off
      AED 1,625 AED 416
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 428
      74% off
      AED 1,625 AED 428
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 8 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 433
      73% off
      AED 1,625 AED 433
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Jan 9 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 433
      73% off
      AED 1,625 AED 433
    • ADL 12:10
      3h
      Direct
      CNS 14:40
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sun, Jan 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 441
      73% off
      AED 1,625 AED 441
    • ADL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • ADL 06:10
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Virgin Australia
      AED 1,106 AED 1,650
      33% off
      33% off
      AED 1,650 AED 1,106
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,188 AED 1,650
      28% off
      28% off
      AED 1,650 AED 1,188
    • ADL 06:10
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Virgin Australia
      AED 902 AED 1,650
      45% off
      45% off
      AED 1,650 AED 902
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 818
      50% off
      AED 1,650 AED 818
    • ADL 06:10
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05
      Adelaide - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Virgin Australia
      AED 877
      47% off
      AED 1,650 AED 877
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,129
      32% off
      AED 1,650 AED 1,129
    • ADL 06:10
      5h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Virgin Australia
      AED 1,170
      28% off
      AED 1,650 AED 1,170
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 1,020
      38% off
      AED 1,650 AED 1,020
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 943
      43% off
      AED 1,650 AED 943
    • ADL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Feb 12 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 367 AED 928
      60% off
      60% off
      AED 928 AED 367
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 371 AED 602
      38% off
      38% off
      AED 602 AED 371
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Feb 6 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 371 AED 928
      60% off
      60% off
      AED 928 AED 371
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 372
      38% off
      AED 602 AED 372
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Jan 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 379
      37% off
      AED 602 AED 379
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 386
      36% off
      AED 602 AED 386
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 389
      57% off
      AED 928 AED 389
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 409
      32% off
      AED 602 AED 409
    • ADL 07:15
      2h 50m
      Direct
      CNS 09:35
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      AED 410
      32% off
      AED 602 AED 410
    • ADL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Adelaide to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AED 367) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average price of AED 906. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching AED 2,552.

AED 2,552
AED 1,729
AED 906
AED 83
    Cheapest
  • AED 1,256
    Nov
  • AED 1,855
    Dec
  • AED 1,028
    Jan
  • AED 1,015
    Feb
  • AED 906
    Mar
  • AED 1,263
    Apr
  • AED 1,689
    May
  • AED 2,552
    Jun
  • AED 1,243
    Jul
  • AED 1,263
    Aug
  • AED 1,572
    Sep
  • AED 1,748
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in February, with an average price of AED 633. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach AED 925.

AED 925
AED 779
AED 633
AED 487
    Cheapest
  • AED 737
    Nov
  • AED 925
    Dec
  • AED 692
    Jan
  • AED 633
    Feb
  • AED 687
    Mar
  • AED 669
    Apr
  • AED 638
    May
  • AED 900
    Jun
  • AED 810
    Jul
  • AED 656
    Aug
  • AED 656
    Sep
  • AED 746
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

AED 870
AED 759
AED 647
AED 536
    Cheapest
  • AED 870
    Mon
  • AED 666
    Tue
  • AED 647
    Wed
  • AED 691
    Thu
  • AED 803
    Fri
  • AED 704
    Sat
  • AED 795
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Adelaide to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ966

    Adelaide Airport

    06:00

    ADL

    3h

    08:30

    CNS

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FAQs for Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport takes about 2 hours 36 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 07:15, and the last departs at 07:15, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AED 1,275 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2234 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from AED 369, and round-trip fares start from AED 788. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Jan 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 41 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport is AED 849. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from AED 369. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Adelaide Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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