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Cheap flights from Cairns to South America from $1,182

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — BOG
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,831

One-way from

$1,182
LATAM Airlines
  • LATAM Airlines
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 86h 55m total
  • Cairns to South America
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Cairns to South America
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to South America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to South America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 July 2025.

Mon 1/917:35CNS - BOG
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/906:35BOG - CNS
3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,831
Mon 10/1114:50CNS - GRU
2 stops54h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 14/1123:00GRU - CNS
2 stops47h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,972
Mon 1/916:10CNS - GRU
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/921:25GRU - CNS
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$3,031
Thu 18/917:20CNS - GRU
2 stops36h 55mEmirates
Sat 20/901:05GRU - CNS
2 stops56h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/7$3,309
Fri 14/1109:20CNS - BOG
2 stops52h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1100:40BOG - CNS
2 stops44h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/7$3,323
Mon 10/1115:45CNS - GRU
2 stops54h 45mQatar Airways
Fri 14/1111:00GRU - CNS
2 stops40h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7$3,364
Fri 14/1109:20CNS - BOG
3 stops69h 20mEmirates
Tue 18/1117:45BOG - CNS
3 stops50h 00mEmirates
Deal found 17/7$3,648
Mon 10/1117:35CNS - GRU
3 stops54h 00mAir Canada
Fri 14/1121:30GRU - CNS
3 stops52h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 17/7$3,816
Fri 14/1111:35CNS - BOG
2 stops56h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1115:05BOG - CNS
2 stops28h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$6,918

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to South America that are best for you.

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Cairns

Fly to

South America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Mon 1/9

17:35-20:50

2 stops42h 15m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 8/9

06:35-18:15

3 stops44h 40m

$2,831

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

14:50-08:30

2 stops54h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/11

23:00-11:50

2 stops47h 50m

$2,972

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 1/9

16:10-20:05

2 stops40h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Mon 8/9

21:25-22:50

2 stops36h 25m

$3,031

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Thu 18/9

17:20-17:15

2 stops36h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 20/9

01:05-22:50

2 stops56h 45m

$3,309

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Fri 14/11

09:20-22:55

2 stops52h 35m

Bogotá El Dorado

Mon 17/11

00:40-11:50

2 stops44h 10m

$3,323

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

15:45-09:30

2 stops54h 45m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/11

11:00-16:45

2 stops40h 45m

$3,364

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Fri 14/11

09:20-15:40

3 stops69h 20m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 18/11

17:45-10:45

3 stops50h 00m

$3,648

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

17:35-10:35

3 stops54h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/11

21:30-14:55

3 stops52h 25m

$3,816

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Fri 14/11

11:35-04:45

2 stops56h 10m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 18/11

15:05-10:45

2 stops28h 40m

$6,918

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Sat 15/11

12:35-06:40

3 stops33h 05m

$1,182

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Deals found on 16/7

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to South America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 July 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing South America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South America. 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 South America. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Cairns to South America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
881 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,604 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to South America (average of $1,617). Flying from Cairns to South America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,105). 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
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,881Average$3,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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