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How popular is this Cairns to Adelaide flight route?

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Within the past month, 459 users have taken a look at flights from Cairns to Adelaide. Find deals

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How long is the flight from Cairns to Adelaide?

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There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Adelaide in 3h 10m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Adelaide is about 2131 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

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

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Currently priced at $240, 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 $256. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Adelaide for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

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

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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. Find deals

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide (average of $168). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in October is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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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What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Adelaide flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide

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The most flights from CNS to ADL are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Adelaide ranges from 10.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Adelaide when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Adelaide, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

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While on average a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is generally $298, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $166. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $307 for that flight.

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What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Adelaide?

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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 (92%), Emirates (91%), Jetstar (91%).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Adelaide?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 20% on the overall cost on flights from Cairns to Adelaide.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 139% on flights from Cairns to Adelaide compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $392. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $477.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Adelaide from Cairns average $430. You can even find prices in February for less than $430, as users have found deals to Adelaide from as low as $208. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Adelaide from Cairns. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 42%.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to ADL?

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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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

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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 5 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.

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

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

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Adelaide from Cairns today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Adelaide?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Adelaide from Cairns by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Cairns to Adelaide with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Adelaide from Cairns shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	$307
One-way from	$167
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$369
Good round-trip deal	$334 or less
Good one-way deal	$204 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$240	Average$619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$256	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights

Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from $167

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairns to Adelaide are usually found in February or March, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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