How long is the flight from Cairns to India?

Departing from Cairns to India will take you 46h 25m. The distance from Cairns to India is about 8188 km. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in India ranges from 7.0 - 248.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 248.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit India when rainfall is around 7.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to India, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C). Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to India?

The most popular airlines flying from Cairns to India are Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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

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

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$542+ Flights from Cairns to India

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Round-trip from	$1,166
One-way from	$542
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,479

13/10-20/10
6 total stops
66h 15m total
Cairns to India

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17/11
2 total stops
55h 55m total
Cairns to India

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($314 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 13/1010:00CNS - DEL

3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1005:40DEL - CNS

3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,166

Sat 1/1119:15CNS - COK

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1100:30COK - CNS

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,185

Fri 31/1019:15CNS - DEL

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:05DEL - CNS

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,419

Tue 7/1018:40CNS - DEL

2 stops31h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 16/1022:40DEL - CNS

2 stops31h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,441

Mon 10/1117:00CNS - DEL

2 stops33h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 11/1101:30DEL - CNS

2 stops28h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$1,492

Mon 10/1111:45CNS - DEL

2 stops39h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 12/1109:20DEL - CNS

2 stops20h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,507

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Mon 13/1010:00CNS - DEL

3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1005:40DEL - CNS

3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,166

Fri 6/312:35CNS - COK

2 stops46h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 9/309:15COK - CNS

2 stops46h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,226

Tue 7/1018:40CNS - DEL

2 stops31h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 16/1022:40DEL - CNS

2 stops31h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,441

Sat 1/1119:15CNS - COK

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1100:30COK - CNS

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,185

Mon 10/1117:00CNS - DEL

2 stops33h 05mCathay Pacific

Wed 12/1122:45DEL - CNS

2 stops31h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9$1,492

Mon 10/1111:45CNS - DEL

2 stops39h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 12/1109:20DEL - CNS

2 stops20h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,507

Fri 31/1019:15CNS - DEL

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:05DEL - CNS

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,419

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Wed 24/911:45CNS - DEL

2 stops40h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 1/1001:15DEL - CNS

2 stops26h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,510

Tue 7/1018:40CNS - DEL

2 stops31h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 16/1022:40DEL - CNS

2 stops31h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9$1,441

Mon 13/1010:00CNS - DEL

3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1005:40DEL - CNS

3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,166

Fri 31/1019:15CNS - DEL

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1118:05DEL - CNS

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,419

One-way flights from Cairns to India
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Mon 17/1119:15CNS - COK

2 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$542

Wed 15/1010:00CNS - DEL

3 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$563

Mon 27/1019:15CNS - DEL

2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$574

Mon 13/1020:30CNS - DEL

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$599

Fri 19/919:15CNS - DEL

2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$842

Mon 27/1018:35CNS - DEL

1 stop29h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9$851

Mon 17/1118:35CNS - COK

1 stop32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9$862

Sun 16/1118:35CNS - COK

1 stop56h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9$971

Sun 16/1118:35CNS - COK

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,032

Fri 19/918:15CNS - DEL

1 stop54h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,245

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 13/10

10:00-16:40

3 stops35h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 20/10

05:40-17:15

3 stops31h 05m

$1,166

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Sat 1/11

19:15-23:55

2 stops33h 10m

Kochi

Fri 7/11

00:30-05:45

2 stops24h 45m

$1,185

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Fri 6/3

12:35-06:30

2 stops46h 25m

Kochi

Mon 9/3

09:15-11:50

2 stops46h 05m

$1,226

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Fri 31/10

19:15-00:55

3 stops34h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 7/11

18:05-05:45

3 stops31h 10m

$1,419

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Tue 7/10

18:40-21:10

2 stops31h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 16/10

22:40-10:35

2 stops31h 25m

$1,441

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 10/11

17:00-21:35

2 stops33h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 12/11

22:45-10:45

2 stops31h 30m

$1,492

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 10/11

11:45-23:10

2 stops39h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 12/11

09:20-10:45

2 stops20h 55m

$1,507

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Mon 17/11

19:15-22:40

2 stops55h 55m

$542

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Wed 15/10

10:00-11:50

3 stops54h 20m

$563

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 27/10

19:15-22:10

2 stops55h 25m

$574

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to India (average of $641). Flying from Cairns to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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?

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Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

994 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,930 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Related info for your journey

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 46h 25m. The distance from Cairns to India is about 8188 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to India that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to India?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to India.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to India?
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to India (average of $641). Flying from Cairns to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,151). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to India

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$709	Average$1,430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$888	Average$1,610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,229	Average$1,486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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