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Cheap flights from Switzerland to Cairns from $1,442

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CNS
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 December 2025.

Wed 24/1213:35GVA - CNS
2 stops59h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00CNS - GVA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$3,351
Sat 27/1218:10ZRH - CNS
3 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:05CNS - ZRH
3 stops72h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$3,797
Sun 28/1215:40ZRH - CNS
2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 6/106:00CNS - ZRH
2 stops40h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12$4,292
Sun 28/1211:55ZRH - CNS
1 stop37h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/111:25CNS - ZRH
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12$4,349
Sun 28/1208:45ZRH - CNS
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:35CNS - ZRH
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,656
Fri 26/1221:50ZRH - CNS
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Mon 5/112:35CNS - ZRH
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 8/12$4,793
Fri 26/1215:40ZRH - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:35CNS - ZRH
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,839
Sun 28/1215:40ZRH - CNS
2 stops46h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 5/117:20CNS - ZRH
2 stops53h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/12$4,996
Fri 26/1215:40ZRH - CNS
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:25CNS - ZRH
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$5,002
Wed 24/1206:20BSL - CNS
3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1211:35CNS - BSL
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$5,164

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,881

One-way from

$1,442

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,382
3/2-24/2
  • 3/2-24/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 67h 05m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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5/1
  • 5/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($349 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Switzerland to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Switzerland to Cairns that are best for you.

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ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Wed 21/1

18:35-17:30

3 stops61h 55m

Cairns

Wed 28/1

06:40-13:40

3 stops40h 00m

$2,042

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Mon 9/3

11:55-10:45

2 stops37h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-07:30

2 stops49h 40m

$2,426

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Wed 21/1

10:15-17:20

1 stop46h 05m

Cairns

Wed 28/1

18:35-08:00

1 stop46h 25m

$2,788

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 5/3

09:50-17:20

2 stops22h 30m

Cairns

Sun 5/4

18:15-09:10

2 stops22h 55m

$3,156

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 7/3

11:10-17:30

3 stops45h 20m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

11:50-10:15

2 stops31h 25m

$3,202

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 7/3

18:00-11:50

3 stops32h 50m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

12:35-22:50

3 stops67h 15m

$3,219

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 9/3

08:30-11:05

2 stops41h 35m

Cairns

Thu 12/3

23:55-13:45

2 stops46h 50m

$3,700

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 5/3

06:05-11:50

3 stops44h 45m

Cairns

Sun 5/4

13:40-11:00

3 stops53h 20m

$3,887

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 24/12

12:00-06:00

2 stops33h 00m

Cairns

Sun 28/12

09:45-10:00

3 stops33h 15m

$3,927

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sun 28/12

15:40-23:05

2 stops46h 25m

Cairns

Tue 6/1

06:00-13:40

2 stops40h 40m

$4,292

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 162 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 32h 50m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, or British Airways 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 Zurich - Cairns. You may also consider Basel EuroAirport Swiss - 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.

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