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Cheap flights from Switzerland to Cairns from $1,185

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CNS
6 Feb — 13 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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,167

One-way from

$1,185

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,684
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 55m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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26/3
  • 26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 7 January 2026.

Wed 26/807:40ZRH - CNS
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/915:20CNS - ZRH
3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,888
Wed 9/909:25GVA - CNS
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/1019:15CNS - GVA
2 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,139
Wed 26/822:40ZRH - CNS
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 5/916:35CNS - ZRH
2 stops45h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1$2,166
Thu 19/213:10GVA - CNS
2 stops35h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 26/211:25CNS - GVA
2 stops55h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/1$2,167
Thu 19/218:35GVA - CNS
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/209:45CNS - GVA
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,192
Thu 5/310:15ZRH - CNS
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/317:20CNS - ZRH
2 stops47h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,203
Fri 2/1009:40ZRH - CNS
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/1109:45CNS - ZRH
3 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,322
Thu 25/613:30ZRH - CNS
2 stops43h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 24/716:40CNS - ZRH
2 stops46h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$2,442
Fri 26/613:30ZRH - CNS
2 stops63h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 25/715:35CNS - ZRH
2 stops47h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$2,453
Fri 20/211:00GVA - CNS
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/206:40CNS - GVA
3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,472
Thu 25/611:45ZRH - CNS
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Fri 24/718:15CNS - ZRH
2 stops23h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,606
Thu 5/309:50BSL - CNS
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/418:15CNS - BSL
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,903

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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 7 January 2026.
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Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 19/2

13:10-09:55

2 stops35h 45m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

11:25-09:35

2 stops55h 10m

$2,167

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Thu 19/2

18:35-05:45

2 stops26h 10m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

09:45-10:00

3 stops33h 15m

$2,192

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

$2,203

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Fri 20/2

11:05-05:45

2 stops33h 40m

Cairns

Fri 27/2

19:15-09:45

2 stops47h 30m

$2,253

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sat 27/6

13:30-16:55

2 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Thu 23/7

15:35-07:10

2 stops47h 35m

$2,442

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sat 27/6

13:30-16:55

2 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Sat 25/7

15:35-07:10

2 stops47h 35m

$2,442

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Thu 25/6

13:30-16:55

2 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Sat 25/7

16:40-07:10

2 stops46h 30m

$2,442

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Thu 25/6

13:30-16:55

2 stops43h 25m

Cairns

Fri 24/7

16:40-07:10

2 stops46h 30m

$2,442

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 20/2

11:00-05:45

2 stops33h 45m

Cairns

Fri 27/2

06:40-20:05

3 stops46h 25m

$2,472

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

$2,903

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 22h 05m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, or British Airways to get the fastest option. Switzerland and Cairns are separated by a distance of 14838 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 Geneva Geneve-Cointrin - Cairns or Basel EuroAirport Swiss - 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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