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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Cairns from $2,059

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CNS
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2026.

Fri 31/719:42
MSP
-
CNS
3 stops54h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/821:40
CNS
-
MSP
2 stops39h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,059
Thu 28/518:54
MSP
-
CNS
3 stops79h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/614:00
CNS
-
MSP
3 stops40h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,979
Thu 28/512:05
MSP
-
CNS
2 stops31h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/614:00
CNS
-
MSP
2 stops39h 24m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$2,989
Fri 31/712:05
MSP
-
CNS
3 stops37h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 15/806:50
CNS
-
MSP
3 stops31h 29m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$3,021
Sat 26/1207:13
MSP
-
CNS
2 stops35h 52m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/109:25
CNS
-
MSP
2 stops50h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$3,651
Sat 26/1209:01
MSP
-
CNS
3 stops39h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/114:55
CNS
-
MSP
3 stops42h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$4,588
Mon 31/815:13
MSP
-
CNS
2 stops38h 37m
Qantas Airways
Fri 4/921:40
CNS
-
MSP
2 stops40h 12m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$4,842
Sun 23/819:16
MSP
-
CNS
2 stops27h 24m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/806:45
CNS
-
MSP
2 stops26h 41m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$4,891
Mon 31/811:21
MSP
-
CNS
3 stops34h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 4/906:00
CNS
-
MSP
2 stops31h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/4$5,153

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 19 April 2026.

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$2,059
31/7-15/8
  • 31/7-15/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 94h 45m total
  • Minneapolis to Cairns
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MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 28/5

18:54-17:35

3 stops79h 41m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

14:00-15:58

3 stops40h 58m

$2,979

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 28/5

12:05-10:45

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

14:00-14:24

2 stops39h 24m

$2,989

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 31/8

15:13-20:50

2 stops38h 37m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

21:40-22:52

2 stops40h 12m

$4,842
Fastest return journey

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 23/8

19:16-13:40

2 stops27h 24m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

06:45-18:26

2 stops26h 41m

$4,891

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 31/8

11:21-13:00

3 stops34h 39m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

06:00-22:32

2 stops31h 32m

$5,153

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 23/8

07:50-15:55

3 stops41h 05m

Cairns

Thu 27/8

19:15-19:45

3 stops39h 30m

$5,351

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  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Minneapolis to Cairns can take about 31h 40m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,989. There are 13742 km between Minneapolis and Cairns. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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