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Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from $181

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ADL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Cairns to Adelaide are usually found in February or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$351

One-way from

$181

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$603
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/1-29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Adelaide. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1208:00CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 10/106:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 18/12$441
Sat 28/1211:50CNS - ADL
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/114:40ADL - CNS
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$591
Sat 28/1210:55CNS - ADL
2 stops7h 45mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/110:40ADL - CNS
1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$819

Find flights from Cairns to Adelaide within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Adelaide 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

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Cairns

Tue 14/1

08:00-11:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Wed 29/1

06:00-08:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$351

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Tue 14/1

17:20-10:10

1 stop16h 20m

Adelaide

Wed 29/1

14:40-22:10

1 stop8h 00m

$519

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Tue 13/5

11:50-18:10

1 stop6h 50m

Adelaide

Mon 19/5

09:20-16:10

1 stop6h 20m

$649

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 16/1

08:00-11:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$181

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Mon 30/12

09:15-17:10

1 stop7h 25m

$303

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 16/1

11:40-21:50

2 stops9h 40m

$338

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Adelaide

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Adelaide including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 CNS to ADL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Adelaide in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide

Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from CNS to ADL are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Adelaide by month

Plan your trip to Adelaide by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Adelaide ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Adelaide when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Adelaide by month

Plan your trip to Adelaide by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Adelaide, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Adelaide. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Adelaide. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar and Virgin Australia from Cairns to Adelaide by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
484 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
459 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.5

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Adelaide. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

    Adelaide is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Adelaide from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Adelaide from 2 different airlines. 3h 10m is how long a flight from Cairns to Adelaide will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Adelaide flight route?

    Within the past month, 487 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Adelaide.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide round-trip?

    Currently priced at $351, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Adelaide and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $692 and $994, respectively. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Adelaide for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Adelaide on time: Qatar Airways (60%), Virgin Australia (60%), Singapore Airlines (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is generally $414, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $149. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $351 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide 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 Cairns to Adelaide?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Adelaide. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$295Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$309Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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