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Cheap flights from Switzerland to Cairns from $1,001

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CNS
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 23 March 2026.

Sun 3/518:45
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/521:40
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops68h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,539
Wed 6/515:10
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops58h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/511:00
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,629
Sat 21/1118:05
BSL
-
CNS
3 stops60h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1209:45
CNS
-
BSL
3 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,769
Mon 4/507:40
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/514:50
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops51h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,817
Sun 29/1117:05
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/118:20
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,915
Wed 26/810:55
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/915:35
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,932
Wed 6/509:25
GVA
-
CNS
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/518:15
CNS
-
GVA
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,971
Sat 9/515:30
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/519:00
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,080
Sat 4/416:10
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/411:00
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops52h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,127
Fri 25/915:10
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops58h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1020:40
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops50h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,146
Sun 29/1111:50
GVA
-
CNS
3 stops32h 55m
KLM
Sat 16/119:15
CNS
-
GVA
3 stops56h 25m
KLM
Deal found 20/3$2,409
Tue 11/819:10
BSL
-
CNS
3 stops65h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/806:50
CNS
-
BSL
3 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$2,646

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,539

One-way from

$1,001

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,446
3/5-10/5
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 122h 55m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Switzerland to Cairns
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
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GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Wed 6/5

09:25-17:00

2 stops47h 35m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

18:15-14:20

2 stops28h 05m

$1,971

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sat 9/5

15:10-09:45

3 stops58h 35m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

12:35-07:10

2 stops26h 35m

$2,374
Fastest return journey

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Mon 11/5

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

Cairns

Sat 11/7

13:55-08:15

2 stops26h 20m

$2,438

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Tue 12/5

11:40-17:00

1 stop21h 20m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

18:15-08:15

1 stop46h 00m

$2,505

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Mon 11/5

09:40-23:20

2 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Fri 10/7

00:55-07:15

2 stops38h 20m

$2,629

BaselCairns

BSL - CNS

BSLCNS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 11/8

19:10-20:15

3 stops65h 05m

Cairns

Tue 25/8

06:50-18:15

3 stops43h 25m

$2,646

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Sun 3/5

22:00-11:50

2 stops53h 50m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

18:55-20:05

2 stops33h 10m

$2,677

ZurichCairns

ZRH - CNS

ZRHCNS

Zurich

Wed 26/8

18:45-09:20

3 stops54h 35m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

12:35-20:05

2 stops39h 30m

$2,822

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Fri 15/5

15:15-08:40

2 stops57h 25m

Cairns

Mon 18/5

18:20-13:15

2 stops50h 55m

$2,949

GenevaCairns

GVA - CNS

GVACNS

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 15/8

15:55-15:25

2 stops63h 30m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

13:40-14:20

2 stops56h 40m

$3,103

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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 12% of weekly flights between Switzerland and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 213 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 12% 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 34h 20m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Emirates 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 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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