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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Cairns from $2,194

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CNS
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Sun 19/417:37
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops34h 48m
Qantas Airways
Sun 26/407:00
CNS
-
PHL
2 stops60h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,194
Fri 5/615:29
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops30h 21m
Qantas Airways
Fri 12/606:45
CNS
-
PHL
2 stops28h 17m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$2,226
Thu 4/615:29
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops29h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/619:10
CNS
-
PHL
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,289
Thu 4/615:29
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops32h 51m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/615:45
CNS
-
PHL
3 stops40h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$2,766
Thu 4/613:04
PHL
-
CNS
3 stops37h 51m
Air New Zealand
Thu 11/606:00
CNS
-
PHL
3 stops30h 29m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/4$3,545
Fri 5/613:04
PHL
-
CNS
3 stops53h 36m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/606:00
CNS
-
PHL
3 stops30h 43m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/4$3,686
Sun 19/418:21
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops28h 34m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/417:40
CNS
-
PHL
3 stops42h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$3,741
Sun 19/412:45
PHL
-
CNS
3 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/413:40
CNS
-
PHL
3 stops45h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,784
Fri 5/615:29
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops29h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/615:45
CNS
-
PHL
3 stops27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$3,839
Wed 29/715:33
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops30h 17m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/818:55
CNS
-
PHL
2 stops50h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$10,434
Sun 2/818:01
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops29h 39m
Qantas Airways
Wed 19/815:45
CNS
-
PHL
2 stops29h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$10,893
Sun 2/818:01
PHL
-
CNS
2 stops28h 54m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/813:55
CNS
-
PHL
2 stops31h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$10,957

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$2,226
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/6-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 38m total
  • Philadelphia to Cairns
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PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Thu 4/6

15:29-11:15

2 stops29h 46m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

19:10-18:35

2 stops37h 25m

$2,289

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Thu 4/6

15:29-14:20

2 stops32h 51m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

15:45-18:35

3 stops40h 50m

$2,766

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Thu 4/6

13:04-16:55

3 stops37h 51m

Cairns

Thu 11/6

06:00-22:29

3 stops30h 29m

$3,545

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Fri 5/6

13:04-08:40

3 stops53h 36m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

06:00-22:43

3 stops30h 43m

$3,686

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Fri 5/6

15:29-10:35

2 stops29h 06m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

15:45-05:34

3 stops27h 49m

$3,839

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Wed 29/7

15:33-11:50

2 stops30h 17m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

18:55-07:00

2 stops50h 05m

$10,434
Fastest return journey

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Wed 29/7

16:23-11:50

2 stops29h 27m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

06:50-18:48

2 stops25h 58m

$12,119

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

18:01-13:40

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Tue 18/8

06:50-18:48

2 stops25h 58m

$12,130

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

18:01-13:40

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Wed 19/8

06:50-18:48

2 stops25h 58m

$12,130

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Sun 2/8

18:01-13:40

2 stops29h 39m

Cairns

Sun 16/8

06:50-18:48

2 stops25h 58m

$12,130

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  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand fly from Philadelphia to Cairns in about 32h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h. Philadelphia and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15308 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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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