Cheap flights from Cairns to India from $549

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DEL
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cairns to India
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to India that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 21 December 2025.

Sat 7/219:15CNS - COK
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/200:30COK - CNS
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$983
Wed 11/318:35CNS - COK
1 stop31h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 15/322:50COK - CNS
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,299
Wed 11/312:35CNS - COK
2 stops54h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 15/320:20COK - CNS
2 stops59h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12$1,553
Mon 2/219:15CNS - DEL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/206:30DEL - CNS
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,022
Fri 6/211:20CNS - COK
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/200:30COK - CNS
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,045
Wed 28/119:15CNS - DEL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/316:00DEL - CNS
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,169
Wed 28/118:35CNS - DEL
1 stop29h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/309:45DEL - CNS
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,424

Find flight deals from Cairns to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to India flight deals. Data was last updated 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$983

One-way from

$549

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,728
7/2-27/2
  • 7/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • Cairns to India
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Cairns to India
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($323 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to India 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 21 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to India that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

India

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Sat 7/2

19:15-23:40

2 stops32h 55m

Kochi

Fri 27/2

00:30-05:45

2 stops24h 45m

$983

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 2/2

19:15-20:45

2 stops30h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 9/2

06:30-05:45

2 stops18h 45m

$1,022

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Fri 6/2

11:20-10:40

3 stops27h 50m

Kochi

Fri 27/2

00:30-05:45

2 stops24h 45m

$1,045

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Wed 28/1

19:15-20:45

2 stops30h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 1/3

16:00-05:45

3 stops33h 15m

$1,169

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-22:00

1 stop31h 55m

Kochi

Sun 15/3

22:50-17:20

1 stop14h 00m

$1,299

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Wed 28/1

18:35-20:00

1 stop29h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 1/3

09:45-17:20

1 stop27h 05m

$1,424

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Wed 11/3

12:35-14:15

2 stops54h 10m

Kochi

Sun 15/3

20:20-11:50

2 stops59h 00m

$1,553

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Fri 6/2

18:35-00:05

1 stop34h 00m

$549

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Wed 7/1

19:15-19:50

2 stops29h 05m

$620

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Fri 6/2

14:50-23:35

2 stops37h 15m

$756

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to India

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to India?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to India (average of $765). Flying from Cairns to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,231). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 December 2025.

When flying from Cairns to India, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. 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 India. Reviews last updated 21 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Cairns to India. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to India?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to India. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to India?

    Departing from Cairns to India will take you 31h 55m. The distance from Cairns to India is about 8188 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to India one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cairns to India are Singapore Airlines ($490), Cathay Pacific ($597), and Air India ($625).

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to India?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to India (average of $765). Flying from Cairns to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,231). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$716Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$923Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,240Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,531Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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