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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns from $159

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CNS
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Cairns are usually found in March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 February 2026.

Sun 15/207:05
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Wed 18/210:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$319
Thu 12/307:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Sun 22/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/1$320
Thu 26/207:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Mon 2/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$343
Sun 15/207:05
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Thu 19/210:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 30/1$346
Mon 14/906:00
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 28/910:10
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$360
Thu 19/307:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Thu 26/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$365
Sat 7/207:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Sat 14/210:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$367
Thu 26/207:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Sun 1/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$376
Tue 17/207:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Tue 24/210:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$382
Thu 27/811:50
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/807:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$386
Tue 3/307:25
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop2h 50m
Jetstar
Tue 10/310:30
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$392
Tue 11/811:50
ADL
-
CNS
Nonstop3h 05m
Virgin Australia
Tue 18/816:10
CNS
-
ADL
Nonstop3h 25m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/2$399

Find flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS). 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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$319

One-way from

$159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$343

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
Jetstar
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  • 15/2-18/2
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
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  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Cairns 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 2 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Cairns that are best for you.

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Adelaide

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Sun 15/2

07:05-09:25

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Wed 18/2

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$319

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Thu 19/2

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$319

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Thu 12/3

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Sun 22/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$320

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Sun 15/2

07:05-09:25

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$346

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 17/2

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Tue 24/2

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$382

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 17/3

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Tue 24/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$399

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 5/5

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

21:40-07:55

1 stop10h 45m

$431

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Thu 26/2

07:15-18:00

1 stop11h 15m

Cairns

Mon 2/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$436

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Cairns

Wed 25/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$439

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 4/3

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Adelaide with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Cairns

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns. 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 Adelaide to Cairns?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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 ADL to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 February 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. 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 Cairns. Reviews last updated 2 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Adelaide to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
433 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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
514 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cairns from Adelaide. Booking flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Cairns from 3 different airlines. 2h 50m is how long a flight from Adelaide to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Adelaide to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Adelaide to Cairns have been viewed 2,500 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Adelaide to Cairns can take about 2h 50m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $319. Airlines will cover a distance of 2131 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Cairns round-trip from $183. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $211, and Qantas Airways, from $332. Virgin Australia is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Adelaide to Cairns are Emirates (86%), IndiGo (86%) and Qantas Airways (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Cairns is $154. On average you can expect to pay $302. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Cairns), can usually be booked for $319.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $165). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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 3 airlines flying from Adelaide to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to Cairns. 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$183Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$211Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$332Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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