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Cheap flights from Cairns to Zurich from $964

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ZRH
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 5 August 2026.

Mon 31/819:10 -
2 stops32h 55m
Thu 10/922:00 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 4/8$2,212
Wed 19/813:40 -
2 stops55h 50m
Sun 23/822:00 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 3/8$2,235
Mon 17/817:25 -
2 stops34h 40m
Mon 24/815:30 -
2 stops61h 25m
Deal found 4/8$2,313
Fri 28/819:10 -
2 stops50h 20m
Fri 4/922:00 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 31/7$2,439
Thu 13/813:40 -
2 stops38h 25m
Tue 13/1022:00 -
2 stops40h 45m
Deal found 4/8$2,452
Wed 19/811:00 -
2 stops34h 20m
Sun 23/811:05 -
3 stops38h 15m
Deal found 3/8$2,678
Mon 17/806:50 -
2 stops38h 30m
Mon 24/810:45 -
3 stops47h 40m
Deal found 4/8$2,784
Mon 17/818:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Mon 24/822:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 4/8$2,786
Thu 13/819:15 -
2 stops51h 05m
Tue 13/1016:10 -
3 stops32h 35m
Deal found 4/8$2,892
Wed 19/818:15 -
1 stop22h 00m
Sun 23/822:40 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 3/8$2,963

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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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,212

One-way from

$964
31/8-10/9
  • 31/8-10/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 40m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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14/11
  • 14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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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 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 19/8

13:40-13:30

2 stops55h 50m

Zurich

Sun 23/8

22:00-22:45

2 stops40h 45m

$2,235

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Mon 17/8

17:25-20:05

2 stops34h 40m

Zurich

Mon 24/8

15:30-12:55

2 stops61h 25m

$2,313

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 19/8

11:00-13:20

2 stops34h 20m

Zurich

Sun 23/8

11:05-09:20

3 stops38h 15m

$2,678
Fastest return journey

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Mon 17/8

18:15-08:15

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Mon 24/8

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

$2,786

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Mon 17/8

18:15-10:40

2 stops24h 25m

Zurich

Mon 24/8

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

$2,846

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Mon 31/8

18:15-07:30

2 stops45h 15m

Zurich

Thu 10/9

11:40-17:00

1 stop21h 20m

$2,960

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Wed 19/8

18:15-08:15

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Sun 23/8

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

$2,963

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Fri 28/8

18:15-08:15

1 stop22h 00m

Zurich

Fri 4/9

22:40-17:00

1 stop34h 20m

$2,964

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 20/12

18:20-08:00

1 stop46h 40m

Zurich

Sun 10/1

10:15-17:20

1 stop46h 05m

$3,003

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sun 20/12

08:00-06:45

2 stops31h 45m

Zurich

Sun 10/1

21:50-10:55

2 stops28h 05m

$3,289

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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 5 August 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
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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. 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 $1,384, 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.

  • 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.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,384Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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