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Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from $178

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ADL
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
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 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 27 November 2025.

Tue 2/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Tue 9/1207:25ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$421
Tue 2/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:20ADL - CNS
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$444
Thu 4/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Mon 8/1218:20ADL - CNS
1 stop14h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/11$454
Wed 10/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Sun 14/1207:05ADL - CNS
Nonstop2h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/11$460
Thu 4/1210:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1207:20ADL - CNS
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$487
Thu 4/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1218:20ADL - CNS
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$495
Thu 4/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop7h 35mVirgin Australia
Sun 7/1214:50ADL - CNS
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/11$523
Fri 19/1223:55CNS - ADL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1214:50ADL - CNS
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$592

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$352

One-way from

$178

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$540

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Adelaide that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Adelaide

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Mon 8/12

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Tue 16/12

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

$352

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sun 25/1

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Tue 3/2

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

$357

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Wed 21/1

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Sun 25/1

07:05-09:25

Nonstop2h 50m

$357

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sun 25/1

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Wed 4/2

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

$357

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 8/1

07:50-11:30

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Wed 14/1

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

$377

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 4/12

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Sun 7/12

16:50-23:55

1 stop7h 35m

$427

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Tue 2/12

23:55-13:30

1 stop13h 05m

Adelaide

Tue 9/12

18:20-22:05

1 stop28h 15m

$444

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 4/12

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Mon 8/12

18:20-08:30

1 stop14h 40m

$454

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sat 17/1

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$178

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Tue 30/12

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$195

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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 21 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 $138). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in November is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 27 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.

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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 27 November 2025.
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
425 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
486 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
425 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

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 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, 408 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 to get the fastest option. The distance between Cairns and Adelaide is about 2131 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at $241, 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 $267. You may be able to fly from Cairns to Adelaide for 45% 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 (88%), Virgin Australia (88%), Singapore Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

    While on average a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is generally $343, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (Cairns - Adelaide), you can expect to pay $351 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 $138). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in November is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$241Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$267Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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