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$1,166 - $2,534
Route
Depart
Return
Price
HonoluluCairns
HNL - CNS
HNLCNS
Honolulu
Tue 25/6
1 stop18h 30m
Cairns
Tue 2/7
1 stop19h 15m
HonoluluCairns
HNL - CNS
HNLCNS
Honolulu
Wed 24/7
1 stop17h 25m
Cairns
Thu 1/8
1 stop19h 15m
HonoluluCairns
HNL - CNS
HNLCNS
Honolulu
Tue 25/6
2 stops28h 05m
Cairns
Tue 2/7
1 stop19h 15m
Los AngelesCairns
LAX - CNS
LAXCNS
Los Angeles
Sat 10/8
2 stops25h 20m
Cairns
Sat 17/8
2 stops43h 40m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Sun 26/5
1 stop19h 45m
Cairns
Sun 18/8
2 stops23h 50m
Los AngelesCairns
LAX - CNS
LAXCNS
Los Angeles
Thu 30/5
1 stop21h 50m
Cairns
Sun 30/6
1 stop21h 45m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Wed 21/8
1 stop36h 30m
Cairns
Wed 11/9
1 stop32h 25m
San FranciscoCairns
SFO - CNS
SFOCNS
San Francisco
Mon 12/8
1 stop23h 55m
Cairns
Wed 21/8
1 stop17h 25m
NewarkCairns
EWR - CNS
EWRCNS
Newark
Wed 8/5
2 stops29h 00m
Cairns
Fri 24/5
2 stops38h 29m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cairns (average of $188). Flying to Cairns in June will prove the most costly (average of $278). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$289
February
$290
March
$293
April
$318
May
$348
June
$427
July
$374
August
$324
September
$332
October
$301
November
$302
December
$304
Peak season
The city is one of Australia’s most visited destinations between July and October so you’ll need to be on the ball to secure your cheap flights to Cairns. The number one drawcard that has tourists clamouring for flight tickets to Cairns is the Great Barrier Reef, closely followed by Daintree Rainforest. Cairns city itself has plenty of diversions between reef or rainforest, with an energetic nightlife, exotic flora and fauna and numerous outdoor activities. The Cairns Show in July attracts 80,000 visitors and is the biggest community event in the city so avoid this month if you want a quieter visit.
Off Season
November to March is the wet season, which brings torrential rains and high humidity, and a good chance of cyclones. Travellers come to Cairns during the off-season for diving specials and accommodation discounts. If you’re willing to brave the rains it’s also a good time to book cheap flights to Cairns.
CNS Temperature | 21 - 27 °C |
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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).
August is the optimum time to visit Cairns as this is when the temps are comfortable in the mid-20Cs and there is less humidity and rainfall. It is advised to book flight tickets as early as possible if visiting in August to avoid disappointment. In general, April to May is the best time to dive and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. June and July are not as suitable for swimming, but still warm enough to enjoy other attractions, and the months you’re likely to get the cheapest flights to Cairns. The right side of the plane is recommended as the best side for views of the Great Barrier Reef as you’re flying north.
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