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ADL — CNS
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2026.
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
Best flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Thu 3/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Thu 10/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 4/11C$ 360
Wed 25/1110:10 a.m. -
1 stop7h 00m
Thu 26/1111:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 4/11C$ 564
Tue 23/22:15 p.m. -
2 stops8h 55m
Sun 28/28:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 4/11C$ 659
Wed 27/13:55 p.m. -
1 stop6h 45m
Sun 31/110:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1/11C$ 408
Mon 30/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Mon 7/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1/11C$ 422
Thu 3/1210:10 a.m. -
1 stop7h 00m
Thu 10/1211:40 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 4/11C$ 566
Sun 29/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Sun 6/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 1/11C$ 568
Fri 25/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Thu 31/127:50 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 31/10C$ 525
Sat 6/26:10 a.m. -
1 stop11h 00m
Tue 9/210:55 a.m. -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 3/11C$ 647
Thu 10/126:10 a.m. -
2 stops8h 20m
Sun 13/1211:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 3/11C$ 667
Wed 2/127:15 a.m. -
2 stops8h 10m
Wed 9/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 2/11C$ 683
Direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Adelaide to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
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
Sat 28/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 8/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2/11C$ 441
Mon 19/46:00 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 28/410:10 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 2/11C$ 461
Fri 25/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 29/127:50 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 4/11C$ 472
Tue 24/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 8/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2/11C$ 489
Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns. Data last updated 5 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 27/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Sun 29/1110:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1/11C$ 391
Sat 28/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Tue 8/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2/11C$ 441
Sun 29/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Sun 6/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 1/11C$ 401
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
Thu 3/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Thu 10/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 4/11C$ 360
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 17/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Thu 24/1210:20 a.m. -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 2/11C$ 416
One-way flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Thu 11/27:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11C$ 152
Tue 1/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 3/11C$ 166
Sun 29/117:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/11C$ 186
Thu 17/127:15 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 50m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11C$ 187
Wed 24/36:10 a.m. -
1 stop8h 20m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/11C$ 263
Sun 28/36:05 a.m. -
1 stop6h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/11C$ 268
Mon 30/116:10 a.m. -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/11C$ 285
Thu 17/127:15 a.m. -
2 stops12h 30m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11C$ 335
Tue 10/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/11C$ 339
Fri 13/116:10 a.m. -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/11C$ 344
Find flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Customize your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Cairns that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
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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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?
Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
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).
Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns
Explore weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
The most flights from ADL to CNS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Adelaide to Cairns delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
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How popular is this Adelaide to Cairns flight route?
This flight path from Adelaide to Cairns was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns?
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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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