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Cheap flights from Basel to Cairns from $1,474

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — CNS
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Basel to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (EAP) 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

$2,011

One-way from

$1,474
20/11-10/12
  • 20/11-10/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 25m total
  • Basel to Cairns
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9/7
  • 9/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 15m total
  • Basel to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Basel to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Thu 20/1118:05BSL - CNS
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1219:15CNS - BSL
2 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,011
Thu 28/808:25BSL - CNS
2 stops24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/1018:15CNS - BSL
2 stops22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,434
Mon 17/1119:00BSL - CNS
2 stops37h 20mLufthansa
Tue 9/1212:00CNS - BSL
2 stops31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7$2,549
Mon 17/1110:55BSL - CNS
3 stops39h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 8/1212:35CNS - BSL
3 stops66h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7$3,273
Sun 23/1113:10BSL - CNS
2 stops35h 25mEmirates
Fri 12/1211:35CNS - BSL
2 stops57h 35mEmirates
Deal found 2/7$4,458

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BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 20/11

18:05-05:35

2 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Wed 10/12

19:15-17:10

2 stops54h 55m

$2,011

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 28/8

08:25-17:00

2 stops24h 35m

Cairns

Wed 22/10

18:15-09:10

2 stops22h 55m

$2,434

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 17/11

19:00-17:20

2 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Tue 9/12

12:00-10:05

2 stops31h 05m

$2,549

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 17/11

10:55-11:50

3 stops39h 55m

Cairns

Mon 8/12

12:35-22:20

3 stops66h 45m

$3,273

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 23/11

13:10-09:35

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Fri 12/12

11:35-12:10

2 stops57h 35m

$4,458

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/7

13:20-06:35

3 stops57h 15m

$1,474

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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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Basel to Cairns, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andLufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,207 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,093 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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