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Cheap flights from Cairns to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $763

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 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DXB
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Tue 7/411:00
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/403:25
DXB
-
CNS
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,861
Tue 7/414:55
CNS
-
DXB
1 stop20h 25m
Emirates
Sun 12/402:40
DXB
-
CNS
1 stop31h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 1/2$2,075
Fri 12/618:15
CNS
-
DXB
1 stop29h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 16/619:45
DXB
-
CNS
1 stop15h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,082
Fri 12/612:55
CNS
-
DXB
1 stop30h 10m
Emirates
Mon 15/602:20
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops27h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 2/2$2,145
Fri 12/609:20
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/611:45
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/2$2,228

Find flight deals from Cairns to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,861

One-way from

$763

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,605
7/4-12/4
  • 7/4-12/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Cairns to Dubai
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14/2
  • 14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Cairns to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($390 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($157 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cairns

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Tue 7/4

11:00-05:35

2 stops24h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/4

03:25-05:30

1 stop20h 05m

$1,861

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Tue 7/4

14:55-05:20

1 stop20h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sun 12/4

02:40-15:55

1 stop31h 15m

$2,075

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Fri 12/6

18:15-18:00

1 stop29h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/6

19:45-17:00

1 stop15h 15m

$2,082

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Fri 12/6

12:55-13:05

1 stop30h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/6

02:20-11:50

2 stops27h 30m

$2,145

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Fri 12/6

09:20-03:25

2 stops24h 05m

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/6

11:45-23:20

2 stops29h 35m

$2,228

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Sat 14/2

18:40-17:55

3 stops53h 15m

$763

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Sun 15/2

07:45-08:35

3 stops54h 50m

$835

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Tue 30/6

15:35-19:50

3 stops34h 15m

$975

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Tue 30/6

12:35-05:15

1 stop22h 40m

$1,414

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Dubai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cairns to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Cairns to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cairns to Dubai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cairns to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,052.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cairns to Dubai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cairns to Dubai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cairns to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 26m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 4 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Cairns to Dubai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
985 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
985 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
985 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Dubai?

    A quick flight from Cairns to Dubai can take about 20h 25m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,075. The distance from Cairns to Dubai is about 10829 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $1,693. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Dubai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Dubai 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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Top airline flying from Cairns to Dubai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,693Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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