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Cheap flights from Cairns to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $1,615

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DXB
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Dubai

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Best flights from Cairns to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Sat 24/114:35CNS - DXB
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/109:55DXB - CNS
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,615
Thu 5/309:20CNS - DXB
1 stop26h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 8/303:15DXB - CNS
2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,113
Sat 17/119:15CNS - DXB
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/104:00DXB - CNS
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,958

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,958

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,456
17/1-23/1
  • 17/1-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Cairns to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($394 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Dubai that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Dubai

Route

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Return

Price

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Sat 24/1

14:35-20:30

2 stops35h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/1

09:55-05:45

3 stops37h 50m

$1,615

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Sat 17/1

19:15-18:10

2 stops28h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/1

04:00-05:45

2 stops19h 45m

$1,958

CairnsDubai

CNS - DXB

CNSDXB

Cairns

Thu 5/3

09:20-05:30

1 stop26h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

03:15-10:45

2 stops25h 30m

$2,113

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Deals found on 4/12

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 67% on flights from Cairns to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 5 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $1,774. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,795 round trip. Users have found that Emirates is 14% 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Dubai

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$1,774Average$2,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,795Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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