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Cheap flights from Switzerland to Cairns from $1,156

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CNS
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Switzerland to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Switzerland to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Switzerland to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 June 2026.

Mon 14/915:10
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops62h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/1214:40
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$2,111
Mon 14/916:10
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops57h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/1223:55
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops40h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/6$2,480
Sat 20/612:00
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/606:00
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,505
Thu 12/1108:45
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1123:55
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops46h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,535
Mon 27/716:10
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops57h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 23/819:15
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops51h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/6$2,569
Sun 19/714:05
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/718:15
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$2,591
Sat 26/909:40
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops29h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 15/1009:10
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/6$2,648
Fri 3/709:40
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops50h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sat 25/719:15
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops51h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,696
Sun 5/712:00
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/718:15
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$2,765
Mon 13/709:25
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/706:00
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$2,838
Thu 12/1115:25
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1123:55
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops39h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,932
Sat 6/615:15
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/611:40
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$3,023

Find flight deals from Switzerland to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Switzerland to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 5 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,111

One-way from

$1,156

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,180
14/9-7/12
  • 14/9-7/12
  • 6 total stops
  • 103h 15m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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16/10
  • 16/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 50m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($552 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Mon 14/9

16:10-09:50

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Mon 7/12

23:55-07:00

2 stops40h 05m

$2,480
Fastest return journey

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 20/6

12:00-04:30

2 stops32h 30m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

06:00-07:50

2 stops33h 50m

$2,505

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Thu 12/11

08:45-19:05

2 stops49h 20m

Cairns

Mon 16/11

09:15-13:40

2 stops37h 25m

$2,541

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Fri 3/7

09:40-20:20

2 stops50h 40m

Cairns

Sat 25/7

19:15-14:20

2 stops51h 05m

$2,696

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Mon 13/7

16:10-09:50

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Sun 26/7

21:00-07:15

2 stops66h 15m

$2,724

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sun 12/7

09:40-11:25

2 stops41h 45m

Cairns

Fri 24/7

16:35-07:15

2 stops46h 40m

$2,737

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sun 12/7

16:10-09:50

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Sat 25/7

19:15-14:20

2 stops51h 05m

$2,783

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sat 26/9

16:10-23:20

2 stops47h 10m

Cairns

Thu 15/10

14:40-14:15

3 stops31h 35m

$2,931

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 12/11

15:25-19:05

2 stops42h 40m

Cairns

Mon 16/11

23:55-06:15

2 stops39h 20m

$2,940

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Mon 13/7

16:10-09:50

2 stops57h 40m

Cairns

Fri 24/7

16:35-14:20

2 stops53h 45m

$2,948

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Best time to book a flight from Switzerland to Cairns

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Switzerland to Cairns

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to Cairns (average of $1,850). Flying from Switzerland to Cairns in November is currently the most expensive (average of $3,261). 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.

How often are flights from Switzerland to Cairns delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Switzerland and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 208 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

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

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

Over the past year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Switzerland to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Switzerland?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Switzerland. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Switzerland to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from Switzerland to Cairns in 36h 35m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. Switzerland and Cairns are separated by a distance of 14899 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Switzerland to Cairns?

    The most popular route from Switzerland to Cairns is Basel EuroAirport Swiss - Cairns. You may also consider Zurich - Cairns or Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Cairns.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Switzerland to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Switzerland to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Cairns?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Switzerland to Cairns (average of $1,850). Flying from Switzerland to Cairns in November is currently the most expensive (average of $3,261). 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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