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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cairns from $1,273

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CNS
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,922

One-way from

$1,273
18/4-3/5
  • 18/4-3/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 63h 31m total
  • Philadelphia to Cairns
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3/5
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 17m 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 3 April 2025.

Fri 18/406:21PHL - CNS
2 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/512:25CNS - PHL
3 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,922
Fri 18/415:35PHL - CNS
2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 3/517:35CNS - PHL
2 stops38h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$4,202
Fri 18/416:35PHL - CNS
3 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 3/511:55CNS - PHL
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$4,466
Sun 18/508:30PHL - CNS
2 stops36h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/506:00CNS - PHL
2 stops24h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$4,546

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Philadelphia

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Fri 18/4

06:21-04:25

2 stops32h 04m

Cairns

Sat 3/5

12:25-05:52

3 stops31h 27m

$2,922

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Fri 18/4

15:35-11:35

2 stops30h 00m

Cairns

Sat 3/5

17:35-17:50

2 stops38h 15m

$4,202

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Fri 18/4

16:35-18:00

3 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Sat 3/5

11:55-22:55

2 stops25h 00m

$4,466

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Sun 18/5

08:30-11:10

2 stops36h 40m

Cairns

Sun 25/5

06:00-16:57

2 stops24h 57m

$4,546

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Sat 3/5

22:08-04:25

3 stops40h 17m

$1,273

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Deals found on 2/4

Best time to book a flight 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 3 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cairns, with prices starting at $4,202. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $4,466 and $4,546, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cairns (average of $169). 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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