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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns from $1,669

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CNS
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Sat 2/503:25
DXB
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/519:00
CNS
-
DXB
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,669
Tue 5/503:25
DXB
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/511:00
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,824
Mon 4/501:30
AUH
-
CNS
3 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/521:10
CNS
-
AUH
3 stops57h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,837
Sat 2/523:25
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/509:20
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,028
Wed 6/523:25
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/509:20
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3$2,123
Thu 4/611:45
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/609:20
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3$2,293
Sat 6/623:00
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops27h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/609:20
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3$2,315
Fri 24/422:45
AUH
-
CNS
2 stops30h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/409:20
CNS
-
AUH
2 stops24h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3$2,338

Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Cairns

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$1,669
2/5-10/5
  • 2/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Cairns
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DubaiCairns

DXB - CNS

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/5

03:25-05:30

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Sun 10/5

19:00-05:35

1 stop16h 35m

$1,669

DubaiCairns

DXB - CNS

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

03:25-05:30

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

11:00-00:50

2 stops43h 50m

$1,824

Abu DhabiCairns

AUH - CNS

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 4/5

01:30-09:20

3 stops49h 50m

Cairns

Tue 12/5

21:10-00:25

3 stops57h 15m

$1,837

DubaiCairns

DXB - CNS

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 2/5

23:25-05:30

2 stops24h 05m

Cairns

Sat 9/5

09:20-10:15

2 stops30h 55m

$2,028

DubaiCairns

DXB - CNS

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/5

23:25-08:40

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Wed 13/5

09:20-03:25

2 stops24h 05m

$2,123

DubaiCairns

DXB - CNS

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

23:25-08:40

2 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Wed 10/6

09:20-03:25

2 stops24h 05m

$2,315

Abu DhabiCairns

AUH - CNS

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 24/4

23:45-11:10

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Tue 28/4

09:20-03:40

2 stops24h 20m

$2,338

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Arab Emirates to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from United Arab Emirates.

  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Cairns?

    For as low as $2,293, Qatar Airways can have you in Cairns from United Arab Emirates in 31h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10874 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Cairns?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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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