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Cheap flights from Cairns to Zurich from $1,145

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ZRH
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 March 2026.

Sun 17/521:40
CNS
-
ZRH
3 stops52h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/610:45
ZRH
-
CNS
3 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,727
Mon 2/1118:20
CNS
-
ZRH
1 stop22h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 4/1122:40
ZRH
-
CNS
1 stop33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,844
Mon 4/506:00
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops46h 05m
Emirates
Mon 11/522:00
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops37h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3$1,917
Mon 4/506:00
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/509:40
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,990
Sun 17/518:55
CNS
-
ZRH
2 stops33h 10m
Emirates
Sat 6/622:00
ZRH
-
CNS
2 stops35h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3$2,007

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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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,727

One-way from

$1,145

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,296
17/5-6/6
  • 17/5-6/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 95h 05m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($331 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($138 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 17/5

21:40-17:50

3 stops52h 10m

Zurich

Sat 6/6

10:45-13:40

3 stops42h 55m

$1,727

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Mon 4/5

06:00-14:20

2 stops40h 20m

Zurich

Mon 11/5

09:40-23:20

2 stops29h 40m

$1,990

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 13/5

12:35-13:20

2 stops32h 45m

Zurich

Sun 17/5

15:30-15:00

2 stops39h 30m

$2,037
Fastest return journey

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

$2,674
Cheapest one-way

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Fri 17/7

18:15-08:15

1 stop46h 00m

$1,181
Fastest single journey

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Fri 17/7

18:15-10:40

2 stops24h 25m

$1,264

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Tue 11/8

12:10-14:20

2 stops34h 10m

$1,333

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Fri 17/7

18:20-07:30

2 stops45h 10m

$1,344

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 12/8

12:35-20:05

2 stops39h 30m

$1,435

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Fri 17/7

17:00-20:05

2 stops35h 05m

$1,476

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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 March 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,480 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

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

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

    Currently priced at $1,379, 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 32% 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?

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,379Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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