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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns from $164

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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CNS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

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 Friday

Cheap 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$315

One-way from

$164

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$496

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/8-30/8
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 15m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/8
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Adelaide to Cairns
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Adelaide to Cairns.

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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 4 July 2025.

Tue 26/806:00ADL - CNS
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Sat 30/807:30CNS - ADL
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/7$315
Tue 29/708:50ADL - CNS
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/820:25CNS - ADL
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$467

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Adelaide

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 26/8

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairns

Sat 30/8

07:30-10:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$315

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 29/7

08:50-23:05

1 stop13h 45m

Cairns

Fri 1/8

20:25-07:55

1 stop12h 00m

$467

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 13/8

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$164

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Wed 13/8

07:15-18:15

2 stops10h 30m

$307

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 30/9

12:10-15:50

Nonstop3h 10m

$315

AdelaideCairns

ADL - CNS

ADLCNS

Adelaide

Tue 30/9

16:55-11:05

2 stops17h 40m

$919

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Deals found on 2/7

Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns

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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 27 June 2025.

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, 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.

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 4 July 2025.

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 36% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

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.

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 4 July 2025.

The most flights from ADL to CNS 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 (3 on average).

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 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

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 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?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Adelaide to Cairns round-trip from $315. Jetstar is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $164. Virgin Australia flights start at $315 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $904 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Adelaide to Cairns are Qatar Airways (100%), Virgin Australia (100%) and Singapore Airlines (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

    The cheapest flight price from Adelaide to Cairns is $164. On average you can expect to pay $1,733. The most popular route, (Adelaide - Cairns), can usually be booked for $321.

  • 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, 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Adelaide to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$228Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$279Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$644Average$693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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