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Cheap flights from Cairns to Zurich from $1,294

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ZRH
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Zurich (ZRH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,721

One-way from

$1,294

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,138
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 40m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 05m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 October 2025.

Thu 4/1219:30CNS - ZRH
3 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1210:40ZRH - CNS
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,809

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Zurich 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 21 October 2025.
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CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-10:45

2 stops25h 10m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

19:50-17:20

2 stops60h 30m

$1,721

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-06:15

1 stop20h 40m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

10:15-17:20

1 stop22h 05m

$1,728

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-06:15

1 stop20h 40m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

07:15-17:20

2 stops25h 05m

$1,792

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 11/3

19:15-11:00

3 stops48h 45m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

17:30-05:45

3 stops27h 15m

$2,644

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Thu 25/12

11:25-07:30

1 stop29h 05m

$1,294

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Thu 25/12

11:25-18:55

2 stops40h 30m

$1,373

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Deals found on 18/10

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Zurich (average of $1,496). Flying from Cairns to Zurich in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,507). 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 Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated 21 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines from Cairns to Zurich. 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
8.1
Very Good
1,383 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
1,383 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,383 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

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  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Zurich?

    Departing from Cairns to Zurich will take you 20h 40m. The distance from Cairns to Zurich is about 14838 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Zurich round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,497, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Cairns to Zurich and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Zurich (average of $1,496). Flying from Cairns to Zurich in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,507). 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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