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Cheap flights from Cairns to India from $588

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — DEL
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 March 2026.

Mon 4/506:45
CNS
-
DEL
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/506:40
DEL
-
CNS
3 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,245
Mon 3/818:20
CNS
-
COK
2 stops49h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/819:35
COK
-
CNS
2 stops41h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,381
Mon 7/918:15
CNS
-
DEL
1 stop30h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/923:00
DEL
-
CNS
2 stops37h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,502
Mon 7/910:45
CNS
-
DEL
2 stops40h 50m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/909:05
DEL
-
CNS
2 stops33h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,552
Tue 5/517:40
CNS
-
COK
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/501:00
COK
-
CNS
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,554

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,245

One-way from

$588

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,131
4/5-11/5
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Cairns to India
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Cairns to India
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($288 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 23 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 4/5

06:45-02:30

2 stops24h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 11/5

06:40-09:45

3 stops22h 35m

$1,245

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Mon 3/8

18:20-15:45

2 stops49h 55m

Kochi

Wed 5/8

19:35-17:35

2 stops41h 30m

$1,381

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 7/9

10:45-23:05

2 stops40h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/9

09:05-22:45

2 stops33h 10m

$1,561

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 7/9

18:15-20:05

1 stop30h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/9

23:00-17:00

2 stops37h 30m

$1,571

CairnsKochi

CNS - COK

CNSCOK

Cairns

Tue 5/5

12:10-10:35

2 stops26h 55m

Kochi

Tue 12/5

19:20-05:30

2 stops29h 40m

$1,572
Cheapest one-way

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 16/4

21:00-14:00

2 stops45h 30m

$588

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Mon 30/3

19:00-13:40

1 stop23h 10m

$2,555
Fastest single journey

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS - DEL

CNSDEL

Cairns

Sun 29/3

18:15-05:40

1 stop15h 55m

$5,750

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Deals found on 21/3

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to India (average of $698). Flying from Cairns to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,297). 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.

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 23 March 2026.
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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,222 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,007 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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

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 30h 20m. The distance from Cairns to India is about 8932 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 ($423), Cathay Pacific ($572), and Air India ($695).

  • 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?

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  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to India (average of $698). Flying from Cairns to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,297). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to India. 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$674Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,043Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,077Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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