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ADL — CNS
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Cairns are usually found in February or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday
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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 17 September 2026.
Sun 18/1006:00 -
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Deal found 13/9$350
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Sun 27/907:30 -
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Deal found 14/9$360
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Deal found 16/9$371
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Mon 9/1110:20 -
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Deal found 16/9$375
Fri 11/1207:05 -
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Mon 14/1210:20 -
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Deal found 15/9$379
Thu 17/906:00 -
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Tue 22/907:30 -
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Deal found 16/9$385
Thu 12/1107:05 -
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Mon 16/1110:20 -
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Deal found 16/9$389
Sun 20/906:00 -
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Thu 24/907:30 -
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Deal found 16/9$392
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Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 16/9$409
Best flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Sun 18/1006:00 -
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Thu 22/1007:30 -
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Deal found 17/9$365
Thu 5/1107:05 -
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2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 12/9$542
Thu 15/1006:00 -
1 stop9h 25m
Thu 22/1014:50 -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 17/9$579
Fri 9/1006:00 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Sat 17/1007:30 -
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Deal found 13/9$392
Fri 11/1207:05 -
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Mon 14/1214:40 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 15/9$463
Mon 28/914:20 -
1 stop5h 30m
Thu 1/1013:40 -
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Deal found 13/9$583
Sun 20/1206:10 -
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Mon 28/1223:55 -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 12/9$604
Fri 25/1210:40 -
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Sun 3/123:55 -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 12/9$583
Thu 21/107:05 -
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Deal found 16/9$536
Sun 28/206:00 -
1 stop9h 25m
Wed 3/314:40 -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 16/9$605
Direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Explore direct flight options from Adelaide to Cairns based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Sun 18/1006:00 -
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Thu 22/1007:30 -
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Deal found 13/9$350
Thu 5/1107:05 -
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Mon 9/1110:20 -
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Deal found 16/9$375
Fri 11/1207:05 -
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Mon 14/1210:20 -
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Deal found 15/9$379
Thu 12/1107:05 -
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Deal found 16/9$389
Fri 9/1006:00 -
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Sat 17/1007:30 -
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Deal found 13/9$392
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Thu 22/1009:10 -
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Deal found 17/9$431
Thu 21/107:05 -
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Sun 24/110:20 -
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Deal found 15/9$448
Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Discover last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 17/906:00 -
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Thu 24/907:30 -
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Deal found 16/9$371
Thu 17/906:00 -
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Tue 22/907:30 -
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Deal found 16/9$385
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Sun 20/907:30 -
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Deal found 15/9$419
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Sun 27/907:30 -
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Deal found 14/9$360
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Thu 24/907:30 -
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Deal found 16/9$392
Sun 20/906:00 -
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Tue 22/907:30 -
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Deal found 16/9$409
Thu 15/1006:00 -
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Deal found 17/9$414
Sun 18/1006:00 -
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Thu 22/1007:30 -
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Deal found 13/9$350
One-way flights from Adelaide to Cairns
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to Cairns. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Thu 7/107:05 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 13/9$154
Sun 14/207:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$163
Sun 18/1006:00 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$164
Sun 10/107:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 13/9$166
Sun 13/1207:05 -
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Deal found 16/9$167
Mon 14/1207:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$169
Fri 5/207:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$171
Thu 11/207:05 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 14/9$173
Sun 11/1006:00 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 15/9$180
Sat 13/207:05 -
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Deal found 14/9$183
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Deal found 16/9$194
Mon 12/1006:00 -
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Deal found 12/9$195
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 17 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Thu 7/1
07:05-09:35
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$154
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Fri 5/2
07:05-09:35
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$171
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Mon 9/11
07:05-09:35
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$195
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Thu 10/12
07:05-09:35
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$206
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Mon 12/10
07:15-22:30
1 stop15h 45m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$233
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Mon 5/10
06:05-11:00
1 stop5h 25m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$291
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Thu 11/2
06:10-11:05
1 stop5h 25m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$292
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Thu 31/12
10:40-19:05
1 stop8h 55m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$292
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Fri 12/2
10:10-16:40
1 stop7h 00m
Cairns
Wed 31/12
00:00-23:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$292
AdelaideCairns
ADL Adelaide - CNS Cairns
ADLCNS
Adelaide
Sun 18/10
06:00-08:30
Nonstop3h 00m
Cairns
Thu 22/10
07:30-11:15
Nonstop3h 15m
$365
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?
Booking 40 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $361). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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 17 September 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Adelaide to Cairns?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Adelaide to Cairns flights typically cost between $354 and $539 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $350 on Jetstar (18 Oct–22 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns
Explore weekly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns. 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 17 September 2026.
The most flights from ADL to CNS are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How often are flights from Adelaide to Cairns delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Cairns flights?
Over the past year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Cairns?
Share of one-stop return flights from Adelaide to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Melbourne (MEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Cairns on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Cairns?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Adelaide to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $641.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Cairns?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Cairns?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Cairns, 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 1h 56m.
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 17 September 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.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Related info for your journey
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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 5 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.
How popular is this Adelaide to Cairns flight route?
Flights from Adelaide to Cairns have been viewed 1,348 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 3h. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $365. 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 $199. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $217, and Qantas Airways, from $624. Jetstar is priced at 53% 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 Qantas Airways (95%), Emirates (95%) and Jetstar (95%).
What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns?
The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Cairns is $161. On average you can expect to pay $447. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Cairns), can usually be booked for $316.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $361). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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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