How often are flights from Singapore to Cairns delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Singapore and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Singapore to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Singapore to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Singapore to Cairns flight route?

The Singapore Changi to Cairns flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Singapore to Cairns?

For as low as $1,043, Singapore Airlines can have you in Cairns from Singapore in 6h 40m. Singapore and Cairns are separated by a distance of 5005 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Singapore to Cairns is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $697 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Singapore to Cairns for 25% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Singapore to Cairns?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,039. While the most popular route (Singapore Changi - Cairns) can be booked for $892 on average, our data indicates $1,159 when flying from Singapore to Cairns.

What are the most reliable airlines from Singapore to Cairns?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Singapore to Cairns are Virgin Australia (91%), SWISS (91%) and Lufthansa (91%).

What airports do I use to fly from Singapore to Cairns?

You will need to book a flight from Singapore Changi to Cairns if you want to fly from Singapore to Cairns. At least 1 airline has flights from Changi (SIN) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Cairns from the Singapore airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SIN to CNS to be around 6h 30m.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Singapore to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Singapore to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Singapore to Cairns (average of $680). Flying from Singapore to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,204). 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 SIN to CNS?

When flying from Singapore to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Singapore to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Singapore to Cairns flights typically cost between $861 and $1,282 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $885 on Multiple Airlines (23 Oct–27 Oct).

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What airports do I use to fly from Singapore to Cairns?
You will need to book a flight from Singapore Changi to Cairns if you want to fly from Singapore to Cairns. At least 1 airline has flights from Changi (SIN) to Cairns (CNS) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Cairns from the Singapore airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SIN to CNS to be around 6h 30m.
How popular is this Singapore to Cairns flight route?
The Singapore Changi to Cairns flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Cairns?
For as low as $1,043, Singapore Airlines can have you in Cairns from Singapore in 6h 40m. Singapore and Cairns are separated by a distance of 5005 km. All flights are typically direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Singapore to Cairns round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Singapore to Cairns is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $697 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Singapore to Cairns for 25% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most reliable airlines from Singapore to Cairns?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Singapore to Cairns are Virgin Australia (91%), SWISS (91%) and Lufthansa (91%).
What are the cheapest flights from Singapore to Cairns?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,039. While the most popular route (Singapore Changi - Cairns) can be booked for $892 on average, our data indicates $1,159 when flying from Singapore to Cairns.
Can I find deals for flights from Singapore to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Singapore to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Singapore to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Singapore to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Singapore to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Singapore 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 Singapore to Cairns?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Singapore to Cairns (average of $680). Flying from Singapore to Cairns in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,204). 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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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SIN to CNS?

When flying from Singapore to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Singapore to Cairns?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Singapore to Cairns flights typically cost between $861 and $1,282 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $885 on Multiple Airlines (23 Oct–27 Oct).

How often are flights from Singapore to Cairns delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Singapore and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 119 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Singapore to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Singapore to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

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Singapore to Cairns flights typically cost between $861 and $1,282 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $885 on Multiple Airlines (23 Oct–27 Oct).