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Cheap flights from Cairns to Zurich from $1,143

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

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

Sun 17/518:15CNS - ZRH
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/622:40ZRH - CNS
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,803
Sun 17/518:15CNS - ZRH
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/622:40ZRH - CNS
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,866
Sun 17/518:15CNS - ZRH
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 21/511:45ZRH - CNS
1 stop21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,872

Find 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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,778

One-way from

$1,143

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,462
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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11/1
  • 11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 00m 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 ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Zurich that are best for you.

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Cairns

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 17/5

18:15-08:15

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Sat 6/6

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

$1,803

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 17/5

18:15-13:55

2 stops27h 40m

Zurich

Sat 6/6

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

$1,866

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 17/5

18:15-08:15

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Thu 21/5

11:45-17:00

1 stop21h 15m

$1,872

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 11/1

10:55-09:55

3 stops56h 00m

$1,143

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sat 10/1

19:15-12:25

3 stops50h 10m

$1,160

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 11/1

18:35-08:00

1 stop46h 25m

$1,444

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sat 10/1

11:25-07:30

1 stop29h 05m

$5,375

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Mon 12/1

18:35-06:15

1 stop20h 40m

$5,543

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Deals found on 4/12

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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 $1,471). Flying from Cairns to Zurich in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,467). 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 5 December 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
1,411 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,411 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to Zurich. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Zurich?

    Departing from Cairns to Zurich will take you 22h. The distance from Cairns to Zurich is about 14838 km.

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

    Currently priced at $1,473, 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?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Zurich?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Zurich 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 Zurich?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Zurich (average of $1,471). Flying from Cairns to Zurich in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,467). 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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