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Cheap flights from Cairns to South America from $1,713

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BOG
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Sat 2/518:20CNS - GRU
2 stops60h 20mEmirates
Mon 4/501:35GRU - CNS
2 stops45h 15mEmirates
Deal found 1/12$3,330
Sat 2/516:35CNS - GRU
3 stops53h 30mAir Canada
Tue 5/521:35GRU - CNS
3 stops53h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12$3,619
Fri 1/512:35CNS - BOG
2 stops47h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 4/523:10BOG - CNS
2 stops46h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$4,303
Fri 1/512:35CNS - BOG
3 stops65h 35mEmirates
Mon 4/517:15BOG - CNS
3 stops51h 35mEmirates
Deal found 2/12$3,708

Find flight deals from Cairns to South America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to South America flight deals. Data was last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$3,336

One-way from

$1,713
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 2/5-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 111h 20m total
  • Cairns to South America
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12/1
  • 12/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Cairns to South America
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to South America that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Sat 2/5

18:20-17:40

2 stops60h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 4/5

01:35-11:50

2 stops45h 15m

$3,330

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Sat 2/5

16:35-09:05

3 stops53h 30m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Tue 5/5

21:35-15:55

3 stops53h 20m

$3,619

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Fri 1/5

12:35-15:10

3 stops65h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 4/5

17:15-11:50

3 stops51h 35m

$3,708

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Fri 1/5

12:35-21:10

2 stops47h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 4/5

23:10-12:55

2 stops46h 45m

$4,303

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Mon 12/1

12:35-11:50

3 stops38h 15m

$1,713

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When flying from Cairns to South America, 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 19% versus a flight at midday.

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

    For a flight from Cairns to South America, you will be flying from Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to South America?

    Airlines like Emirates, Air Canada, and Qantas Airways fly from Cairns to South America in about 47h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 45m. The distance from Cairns to South America is about 15451 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to South America?

    The most popular flight routes from Cairns to South America are Cairns - Bogotá El Dorado, Cairns - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl and Cairns - Cartagena Rafael Nunez.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to South America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to South America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to South America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to South America 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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