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Cheap flights from Cairns to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $880

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DXB
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Sat 7/306:00
CNS
-
DXB
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/318:55
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops58h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,405
Fri 23/119:15
CNS
-
DXB
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/103:25
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,915
Fri 12/618:15
CNS
-
DXB
1 stop29h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 16/619:45
DXB
-
CNS
1 stop15h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,084
Fri 12/612:55
CNS
-
DXB
1 stop30h 10m
Emirates
Mon 15/603:00
DXB
-
CNS
2 stops26h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 18/1$2,144

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,405

One-way from

$880

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,845
7/3-14/3
  • 7/3-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 101h 40m total
  • Cairns to Dubai
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • Cairns to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($419 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($169 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Dubai 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 22 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

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Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Sat 7/3

06:00-19:15

2 stops43h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 14/3

18:55-11:20

2 stops58h 25m

$1,405

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

$2,084

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Fri 12/6

12:55-13:05

1 stop30h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/6

03:00-11:50

2 stops26h 50m

$2,144

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Fri 12/6

16:55-10:15

2 stops23h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-23:20

2 stops28h 05m

$2,240

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Fri 27/3

18:05-20:20

2 stops56h 15m

$903

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Mon 30/3

07:00-20:20

2 stops43h 20m

$905

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Sat 28/3

06:40-20:20

2 stops43h 40m

$914

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Thu 2/4

09:15-20:20

2 stops41h 05m

$915

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Sun 29/3

18:10-06:40

3 stops42h 30m

$952

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Tue 31/3

09:15-18:10

3 stops38h 55m

$973

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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 57% 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 $2,064.

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: 20h 13m.

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 33m.

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 22 January 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
973 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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.

  • 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 $1,757. 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairns to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,757Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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