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How popular is this Adelaide to Cairns flight route?

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Flights from Adelaide to Cairns have been viewed 3,389 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

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How long is the flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

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A quick flight from Adelaide to Cairns can take about 3h. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $341. Airlines will cover a distance of 2131 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Cairns round-trip from $224. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $278, and Qantas Airways, from $482. Virgin Australia is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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

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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. Find deals

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $166). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in October is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 Adelaide to Cairns?

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

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Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns

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The most flights from ADL to CNS are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

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The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Cairns is $169. On average you can expect to pay $391. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Cairns), can usually be booked for $321.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Adelaide to Cairns?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Adelaide to Cairns are Qatar Airways (94%), Emirates (91%) and Jetstar (91%).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to Cairns?

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Before booking your flight from Adelaide to Cairns, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Qantas Airways or Virgin Australia.

Question 13

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

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Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cairns. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 14

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

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To save up to 24% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 40 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Adelaide to Cairns from $378 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $490 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

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

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February can be a great time to fly to Cairns from Adelaide with a flight ticket averaging about $435. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $208. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 16

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Adelaide to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Question 17

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

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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 4 daily flights to Cairns from 3 different airlines. 3h 00m is how long a flight from Adelaide to Cairns will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

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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 Adelaide to Cairns.

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

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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.

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

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Deals for Adelaide to Cairns flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Adelaide to Cairns.

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Round-trip from	$341
One-way from	$157
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$375
Good round-trip deal	$376 or less
Good one-way deal	$192 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$218	Average$524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$277	Average$429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$482	Average$713	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns from $157

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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