Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns from C$ 152

ADL — CNS
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns

Tue 8/127:20 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 45m
Fri 11/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2/11C$ 345
Thu 10/127:20 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 45m
Sun 13/127:50 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 31/10C$ 348
Thu 3/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Thu 10/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 4/11C$ 360
Fri 27/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Sun 29/1110:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1/11C$ 391
Sun 29/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Sun 6/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1/11C$ 401
Thu 17/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Thu 24/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2/11C$ 416
Mon 30/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 7/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1/11C$ 422
Wed 2/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Wed 9/1210:15 a.m. -
1 stop7h 30m
Deal found 1/11C$ 431
Sat 28/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 8/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2/11C$ 441

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns

Round-trip from

C$ 345

One-way from

C$ 152

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 478
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/12-11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 55m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 1/12

7:15 a.m.-9:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 166

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 2/12

7:15 a.m.-9:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 186

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Thu 24/12

6:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 285

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Mon 30/11

6:10 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 285

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 24/3

2:50 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops8h 45m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 334

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 11/11

6:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 339

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 10/11

6:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 339

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Fri 13/11

6:10 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 344

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Sun 28/3

6:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

2 stops8h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 352

AdelaideCairns

ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 9/12

6:05 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop5h 20m

Cairns

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 360

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Cairns is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of C$ 345). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 543). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Adelaide to Cairns as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Adelaide to Cairns?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Adelaide to Cairns flights typically cost between C$ 357 and C$ 609 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 345 on Jetstar (8 Dec-11 Dec).

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Adelaide to Cairns flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from Adelaide to Cairns in 2h 50m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance from Adelaide to Cairns is about 2131 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Adelaide to Cairns?

    Consider Qantas Airways (90%), Emirates (90%) or Jetstar (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Adelaide to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of C$ 345). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 543). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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