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Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from $171

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ADL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Adelaide are usually found in March or January, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Adelaide. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Sat 28/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 29/306:00
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/2$353
Mon 16/1110:20
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 21/1107:05
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/2$358
Sat 11/410:10
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 18/406:00
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2$361
Tue 3/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 4/307:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2$362
Thu 19/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Sat 28/307:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/2$367
Mon 20/410:10
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 25/406:00
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/2$372
Tue 14/407:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 21/406:00
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/2$375
Sat 14/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 18/307:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/2$419

Find flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL). 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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$361

One-way from

$171

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$347

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/4-18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
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  • Jetstar
  • 19/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Mon 20/4

10:10-12:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Sat 25/4

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$372

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Tue 14/4

21:40-08:00

1 stop10h 50m

Adelaide

Tue 21/4

10:55-14:25

Nonstop3h 00m

$402

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sat 28/3

12:05-22:10

1 stop9h 35m

Adelaide

Sun 29/3

06:00-08:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$430

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sat 21/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Sun 29/3

07:15-22:40

1 stop15h 55m

$468

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 19/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Thu 19/3

19:45-08:20

1 stop13h 05m

$485

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sat 14/3

10:55-19:10

1 stop7h 45m

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

19:45-08:20

1 stop13h 05m

$559

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Wed 26/8

09:20-22:05

1 stop13h 15m

Adelaide

Fri 28/8

21:20-11:10

1 stop13h 20m

$583

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Fri 13/3

11:40-22:15

2 stops10h 05m

Adelaide

Tue 17/3

19:45-08:20

1 stop13h 05m

$649

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sat 14/3

09:15-16:20

1 stop6h 35m

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

14:50-23:05

2 stops8h 45m

$660

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 19/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$178

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Adelaide

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairns to Adelaide. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide. 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 Cairns to Adelaide?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide (average of $128). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 CNS to ADL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Adelaide as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Adelaide

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Adelaide. 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 Adelaide. Reviews last updated 28 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Cairns to Adelaide. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
526 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
445 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

    Adelaide is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Adelaide from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Adelaide from 2 different airlines. 3h 10m is how long a flight from Cairns to Adelaide will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Cairns to Adelaide flight route?

    Within the past month, 369 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Adelaide.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Adelaide?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Adelaide in 3h 15m. Fly via Jetstar or Virgin Australia to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Adelaide is about 2131 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $160, Jetstar will fly you from Cairns to Adelaide and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $220. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Adelaide for 59% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cairns to Adelaide are Jetstar ($147), Virgin Australia ($177), and Qantas Airways ($313).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cairns to Adelaide on time: Emirates (81%), IndiGo (81%), Qantas Airways (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is generally $288, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $156. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $372 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Adelaide flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide (average of $128). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Adelaide. 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$160Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$220Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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