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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns from $170

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CNS
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$350

One-way from

$170

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$383 or less

Good one-way deal

$210 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-5/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 27 March 2025.

Tue 1/406:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 5/407:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$350
Thu 19/611:50ADL - CNS
1 stop11h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 23/613:50CNS - ADL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/3$369
Wed 30/706:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/816:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$377
Wed 30/712:50ADL - CNS
1 stop7h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 5/806:00CNS - ADL
2 stops8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$734

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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Adelaide

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Sun 4/5

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Sat 10/5

10:10-12:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$352

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Thu 19/6

11:50-23:35

1 stop11h 15m

Cairns

Mon 23/6

13:50-22:05

1 stop8h 45m

$369

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 30/7

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

16:30-19:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$377

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 30/7

12:50-20:55

1 stop7h 35m

Cairns

Tue 5/8

06:00-14:15

2 stops8h 45m

$734

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 2/4

06:00-08:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$170

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Thu 29/5

06:10-23:35

1 stop16h 55m

$247

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 28/5

14:30-08:40

2 stops17h 40m

$314

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 28/5

12:50-22:50

1 stop9h 30m

$323

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Deals found on 26/3

Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns. 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 Adelaide to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $170). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 27 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Adelaide to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Cairns flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Cairns. 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 Adelaide to Cairns?

    Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cairns from Adelaide. Booking flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Cairns from 3 different airlines. 3h 00m is how long a flight from Adelaide to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Adelaide to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Adelaide to Cairns have been viewed 3,560 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Cairns round-trip from $350. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $369, and Qantas Airways, from $818. Jetstar is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $170. Virgin Australia flights start at $247 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $323 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Adelaide to Cairns are Qantas Airways (81%), Emirates (81%) and Jetstar (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Cairns is $156. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Cairns), can usually be booked for $327.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    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 $170). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 3 airlines flying from Adelaide to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Cairns. 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 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$289Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$293Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$671Average$727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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