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Cheap flights from Switzerland to Cairns from $1,770

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CNS
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Switzerland to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Switzerland to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 23 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,770

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,530
21/8-11/9
  • 21/8-11/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($1,074 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($498 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Switzerland to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Switzerland to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Switzerland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 April 2025.

Thu 21/811:15ZRH - CNS
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/909:00CNS - ZRH
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,770
Sat 25/1015:35GVA - CNS
2 stops41h 45mLufthansa
Sun 9/1118:35CNS - GVA
2 stops36h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 22/4$2,230
Thu 7/816:00GVA - CNS
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/906:45CNS - GVA
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,372
Fri 22/822:40ZRH - CNS
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 13/916:55CNS - ZRH
2 stops69h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$2,636
Thu 21/822:15ZRH - CNS
2 stops59h 35mEmirates
Tue 9/912:15CNS - ZRH
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 22/4$2,883
Tue 19/809:40ZRH - CNS
2 stops29h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 9/913:05CNS - ZRH
2 stops33h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,908
Tue 19/819:10BSL - CNS
3 stops33h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 13/913:40CNS - BSL
3 stops53h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,986
Wed 20/822:15ZRH - CNS
2 stops36h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 10/919:00CNS - ZRH
2 stops33h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$3,000
Tue 19/818:55ZRH - CNS
3 stops34h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 13/913:40CNS - ZRH
3 stops51h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/4$3,025
Tue 19/806:45BSL - CNS
3 stops51h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 13/918:55CNS - BSL
2 stops55h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$3,645
Wed 20/820:10BSL - CNS
2 stops36h 50mLufthansa
Wed 10/918:15CNS - BSL
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 22/4$3,655
Fri 8/811:25GVA - CNS
3 stops41h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 2/913:40CNS - GVA
3 stops56h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/4$3,979

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Switzerland to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Switzerland

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Thu 21/8

11:15-06:00

2 stops34h 45m

Cairns

Thu 11/9

09:00-07:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,770

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 7/8

16:00-06:35

3 stops30h 35m

Cairns

Tue 2/9

06:45-22:45

3 stops48h 00m

$2,372

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Fri 22/8

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Sat 13/9

16:55-06:15

2 stops69h 20m

$2,636

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Thu 21/8

22:15-17:50

2 stops59h 35m

Cairns

Tue 9/9

12:15-13:20

2 stops33h 05m

$2,883

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Tue 19/8

09:40-23:35

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Tue 9/9

13:05-14:20

2 stops33h 15m

$2,908

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 19/8

19:10-12:55

3 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Sat 13/9

13:40-11:20

3 stops53h 40m

$2,986

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Wed 20/8

22:15-18:15

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Wed 10/9

19:00-20:20

2 stops33h 20m

$3,000

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Tue 19/8

18:55-12:55

3 stops34h 00m

Cairns

Sat 13/9

13:40-09:35

3 stops51h 55m

$3,025

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 19/8

06:45-18:15

3 stops51h 30m

Cairns

Sat 13/9

18:55-18:20

2 stops55h 25m

$3,645

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 20/8

20:10-17:00

2 stops36h 50m

Cairns

Wed 10/9

18:15-09:10

2 stops22h 55m

$3,655

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/4

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Best time to book a flight from Switzerland to Cairns

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Switzerland to Cairns

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

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

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 23 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways from Switzerland to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Switzerland?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Switzerland. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

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

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