Find flights
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from Switzerland to Cairns from $976

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CNS
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Switzerland to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Switzerland to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,686

One-way from

$976

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,689
25/2-4/3
  • 25/2-4/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 81h 00m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
Search Deals
17/5
  • 17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Switzerland to Cairns

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 13 January 2026.

Sat 5/910:55
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/911:00
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,676
Wed 25/210:45
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/319:15
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,686
Thu 3/911:40
ZRH
-
CNS
1 stop21h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/918:15
CNS
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,962
Wed 16/922:40
ZRH
-
CNS
1 stop34h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 12/1018:15
CNS
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,981
Wed 2/922:40
ZRH
-
CNS
1 stop34h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 28/918:15
CNS
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,984
Thu 17/909:00
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 11/1018:15
CNS
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,999
Thu 26/215:40
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/306:00
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,004
Sun 20/912:55
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops44h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 12/1018:15
CNS
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$2,019
Thu 17/909:00
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops24h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 14/1018:15
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops23h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$2,038
Sat 19/908:15
BSL
-
CNS
2 stops24h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 11/1018:15
CNS
-
BSL
2 stops23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$2,148
Tue 27/117:50
GVA
-
CNS
3 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/106:40
CNS
-
GVA
3 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$2,224
Tue 27/113:10
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops35h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 31/111:25
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops37h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/1$2,387

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Switzerland to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Switzerland

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Wed 25/2

18:35-08:20

3 stops52h 45m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

12:35-13:40

3 stops34h 05m

$1,759

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Thu 26/2

15:40-05:45

3 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Thu 5/3

06:00-17:15

3 stops44h 15m

$2,004

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Thu 5/3

10:15-17:20

1 stop22h 05m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

17:20-08:00

2 stops47h 40m

$2,190

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 27/1

09:55-05:45

2 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

06:40-16:45

3 stops43h 05m

$2,224

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 27/1

13:10-09:55

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

11:25-15:40

2 stops37h 15m

$2,387

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 5/3

09:50-17:20

2 stops22h 30m

Cairns

Sun 5/4

18:15-12:25

2 stops26h 10m

$2,627

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Mon 18/5

21:15-17:10

3 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Mon 10/8

11:00-10:35

3 stops31h 35m

$2,643

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 4/2

08:30-23:05

2 stops53h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/2

09:15-06:15

2 stops30h 00m

$2,749

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 5/7

20:25-17:00

2 stops36h 35m

Cairns

Fri 17/7

18:15-09:15

2 stops23h 00m

$2,763

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 12/3

11:05-11:50

3 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Mon 16/3

12:35-10:15

3 stops54h 40m

$3,341

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/1

Showing 1-10 of 15 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Switzerland to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Switzerland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 35h 45m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Switzerland and Cairns are separated by a distance of 15065 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Cairns?

Book flights to Cairns if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mission Beach
Trinity Beach

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Switzerland to Cairns

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Heathrow to Brisbane flights
Gatwick to Brisbane flights
Stansted to Brisbane flights
London City to Brisbane flights
Manchester to Brisbane flights
Charles de Gaulle to Brisbane flights
Frankfurt to Brisbane flights
Orly to Brisbane flights
Luton to Brisbane flights
Dublin to Brisbane flights
Frederic Chopin to Brisbane flights
Zurich to Brisbane flights
Vienna to Brisbane flights
Birmingham to Brisbane flights
Munich to Brisbane flights
Lyon to Brisbane flights
Duesseldorf Intl to Brisbane flights
Istanbul to Brisbane flights
Berlin to Brisbane flights
Edinburgh to Brisbane flights
Malpensa to Brisbane flights
Hamburg to Brisbane flights
Toulouse to Brisbane flights
Glasgow Intl to Brisbane flights
Bruxelles-National to Brisbane flights
Heathrow to Cairns flights
Dublin to Cairns flights
Oslo Gardermoen to Brisbane flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to Brisbane flights
Leonardo da Vinci/Fiumicino to Brisbane flights
Stansted to Cairns flights
Vienna to Cairns flights
Budapest to Brisbane flights
Madrid to Brisbane flights
Amsterdam to Brisbane flights
Barcelona-El Prat to Brisbane flights
Bordeaux to Brisbane flights
Charles de Gaulle to Cairns flights
Manchester to Cairns flights
Copenhagen to Brisbane flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Switzerland to Cairns?

When you search for this flight from Switzerland to Cairns, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Switzerland to Cairns?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Switzerland to Cairns for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Switzerland to Cairns with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Switzerland to Cairns, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Switzerland to Cairns become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Switzerland to Cairns on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.