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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cairns from $1,153

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CNS
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$4,575

One-way from

$1,153
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 45m total
  • Philadelphia to Cairns
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19/4
  • 19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 14m total
  • Philadelphia to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Fri 18/416:35PHL - CNS
2 stops37h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 25/406:00CNS - PHL
2 stops37h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$4,575

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Philadelphia

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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Fri 18/4

16:35-19:45

2 stops37h 10m

Cairns

Fri 25/4

06:00-05:35

2 stops37h 35m

$4,575

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Sat 19/4

06:21-18:35

2 stops46h 14m

$1,153

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Cairns

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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 4 March 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Cairns round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $4,575.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cairns (average of $171). Flying from Philadelphia 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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