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Cheap flights from Cairns to Zurich from $1,678

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ZRH
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,678

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,849
30/10-6/11
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 90h 15m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1018:05CNS - ZRH
3 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1110:40ZRH - CNS
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,678
Fri 31/1018:05CNS - ZRH
3 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1118:10ZRH - CNS
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,773
Fri 31/1018:35CNS - ZRH
1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/1122:40ZRH - CNS
1 stop57h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,283

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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 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to Zurich that are best for you.

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Cairns

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Zurich

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Thu 30/10

18:05-17:15

3 stops56h 10m

Zurich

Thu 6/11

10:40-05:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,678

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

$1,746

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-07:30

2 stops49h 40m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

11:55-10:45

2 stops37h 50m

$1,753

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Fri 31/10

18:05-13:40

3 stops52h 35m

Zurich

Fri 7/11

18:10-05:45

2 stops26h 35m

$1,773

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-06:15

1 stop20h 40m

Zurich

Sun 15/3

09:25-17:20

2 stops22h 55m

$1,855

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Fri 31/10

18:35-06:15

1 stop20h 40m

Zurich

Fri 7/11

22:40-17:20

1 stop57h 40m

$2,283

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/9

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Zurich (average of $1,085). Flying from Cairns to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 17 September 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
1,365 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

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
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

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 $1,522, 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 20% 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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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Zurich (average of $1,085). Flying from Cairns to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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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