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Cheap flights from Cairns to Spain from $2,186

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — MAD
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Spain

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to Spain flight deals. Data was last updated 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,186

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,530
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/8-19/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 45m total
  • Cairns to Spain
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($1,335 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($314 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Spain. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 July 2025.

Sun 3/818:40CNS - BCN
2 stops45h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 19/821:00BCN - CNS
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,186
Sat 16/818:40CNS - BCN
2 stops45h 55mEmirates
Sat 23/821:00BCN - CNS
2 stops39h 55mEmirates
Deal found 2/7$2,206
Mon 7/711:40CNS - BCN
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/706:00BCN - CNS
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,285
Fri 25/719:15CNS - BCN
2 stops58h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 17/822:50BCN - CNS
2 stops40h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$2,641
Tue 25/1109:45CNS - VLC
3 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1211:50VLC - CNS
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$2,767
Sun 3/813:40CNS - BCN
3 stops54h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 19/807:45BCN - CNS
3 stops45h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7$2,974
Sun 20/718:15CNS - BCN
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 20/808:00BCN - CNS
2 stops49h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7$3,038
Mon 28/713:40CNS - VLC
3 stops61h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 19/813:25VLC - CNS
3 stops39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7$3,388

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

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Spain

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsBarcelona

CNS - BCN

CNSBCN

Cairns

Sun 3/8

18:40-08:35

2 stops45h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 19/8

21:00-22:50

2 stops41h 50m

$2,186

CairnsBarcelona

CNS - BCN

CNSBCN

Cairns

Sat 16/8

18:40-08:35

2 stops45h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 23/8

21:00-20:55

2 stops39h 55m

$2,206

CairnsBarcelona

CNS - BCN

CNSBCN

Cairns

Sun 27/7

17:20-13:25

2 stops28h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 17/8

06:20-22:50

3 stops32h 30m

$2,329

CairnsBarcelona

CNS - BCN

CNSBCN

Cairns

Fri 25/7

19:15-21:15

2 stops58h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 17/8

22:50-23:35

2 stops40h 45m

$2,641

CairnsValencia

CNS - VLC

CNSVLC

Cairns

Tue 25/11

09:45-17:15

3 stops40h 30m

Valencia

Sun 14/12

11:50-05:35

2 stops32h 45m

$2,767

CairnsBarcelona

CNS - BCN

CNSBCN

Cairns

Sun 3/8

13:40-12:05

3 stops54h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 19/8

07:45-12:55

3 stops45h 10m

$2,974

CairnsBarcelona

CNS - BCN

CNSBCN

Cairns

Sun 20/7

18:15-06:55

1 stop20h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 20/8

08:00-17:00

2 stops49h 00m

$3,038

CairnsValencia

CNS - VLC

CNSVLC

Cairns

Mon 28/7

13:40-19:35

3 stops61h 55m

Valencia

Tue 19/8

13:25-12:55

3 stops39h 30m

$3,388

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Deals found on 2/7

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Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Spain. 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 Spain. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Cairns to Spain have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
872 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,089 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Spain from Cairns, you will be flying from Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns.

  • What are the most popular routes from Cairns to Spain?

    When deciding which route to take from Cairns to Spain, consider Cairns - Barcelona-El Prat, Cairns - Valencia or Cairns - Malaga, as they are the most popular.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Spain (average of $934). Flying from Cairns to Spain in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,500). 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$1,531Average$1,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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