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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ADL
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Adelaide are usually found in February or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday
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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 14 November 2025.
Fri 21/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1106:15ADL - CNS
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$528
Thu 27/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/1216:50ADL - CNS
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$542
Wed 26/1114:40CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/1114:50ADL - CNS
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$545
Sun 28/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/110:40ADL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$568
Sun 28/1207:50CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 4/112:10ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$577
Wed 26/1114:40CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1107:05ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$600
Fri 28/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1107:05ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$610
Sun 28/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/118:20ADL - CNS
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$655
Fri 21/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1119:50ADL - CNS
2 stops19h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$694
Thu 27/1111:40CNS - ADL
2 stops9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1219:50ADL - CNS
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$705
Best flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 8/107:50CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Thu 8/114:20ADL - CNS
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$446
Thu 27/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/1216:50ADL - CNS
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/11$542
Mon 29/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/119:30ADL - CNS
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11$545
Fri 28/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1114:50ADL - CNS
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$552
Sun 28/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 4/110:40ADL - CNS
1 stop8h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/11$568
Tue 3/310:20CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sat 7/307:05ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$571
Sun 28/1207:50CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 4/112:10ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$577
Tue 3/311:45CNS - ADL
1 stop8h 25mVirgin Australia
Sat 7/306:10ADL - CNS
1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$600
Direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Adelaide based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 8/107:50CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 11/107:05ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 11/11$369
Sun 28/1207:50CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 4/112:10ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$577
Fri 21/1110:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 26/1107:25ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Deal found 11/11$722
Wed 26/1110:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 30/1107:05ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Deal found 11/11$888
Fri 28/1110:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 30/1107:05ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$919
Thu 27/1110:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Mon 1/1207:25ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$1,114
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 21/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1106:15ADL - CNS
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$528
Fri 21/1123:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 26/1119:50ADL - CNS
2 stops19h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/11$694
Fri 21/1110:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 26/1107:25ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Deal found 11/11$722
One-way flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Adelaide. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Wed 3/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$156
Mon 30/309:10CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$183
Tue 2/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$208
Tue 2/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$209
Wed 3/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$215
Fri 27/210:20CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$269
Tue 16/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 13/11$270
Wed 24/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$275
Cheap 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 14 November 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Adelaide that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
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Cairns
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Adelaide
Route
Depart
Return
Price
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Thu 8/1
07:50-11:30
Nonstop3h 10m
Adelaide
Thu 8/1
14:20-22:05
1 stop8h 15m
$446
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Thu 27/11
23:55-08:00
1 stop7h 35m
Adelaide
Mon 1/12
16:50-23:55
1 stop7h 35m
$542
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Mon 29/12
23:55-08:00
1 stop7h 35m
Adelaide
Mon 5/1
19:30-19:05
1 stop24h 05m
$545
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Fri 28/11
23:55-21:40
1 stop21h 15m
Adelaide
Sun 30/11
14:50-23:55
1 stop9h 35m
$552
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Sun 28/12
23:55-08:00
1 stop7h 35m
Adelaide
Sun 4/1
10:40-19:05
1 stop8h 55m
$568
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Tue 3/3
10:20-14:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Adelaide
Sat 7/3
07:05-09:35
Nonstop3h 00m
$571
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Sun 28/12
07:50-11:30
Nonstop3h 10m
Adelaide
Sun 4/1
12:10-14:40
Nonstop3h 00m
$577
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Tue 3/3
11:45-20:40
1 stop8h 25m
Adelaide
Sat 7/3
06:10-14:00
1 stop8h 20m
$600
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Wed 3/12
10:30-14:10
Nonstop3h 10m
$156
CairnsAdelaide
CNS - ADL
CNSADL
Cairns
Mon 30/3
09:10-12:55
Nonstop3h 15m
$183
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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 7 November 2025.
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 $137). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in November is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 14 November 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Adelaide in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide
Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
The most flights from CNS to ADL are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Adelaide?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Adelaide chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Adelaide on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Adelaide?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Adelaide, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 34m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Adelaide?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Adelaide, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 34m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Adelaide?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Adelaide, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 32m.
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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.
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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 is 1 daily flight 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, 422 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 10m. 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 $239, Virgin Australia will fly you from Cairns to Adelaide and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Jetstar for as low as $249. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Adelaide for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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: Qatar Airways (93%), Virgin Australia (93%), Singapore Airlines (93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide?
While on average a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is generally $398, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $143. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $369 for that flight.
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 $137). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in November is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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