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Cheap flights from Cairns to Zurich from $2,142

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — ZRH
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,771
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 45m total
  • Cairns to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($72 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 10 July 2025.

Sat 23/817:20CNS - ZRH
2 stops35h 00mEmirates
Sat 30/815:25ZRH - CNS
2 stops42h 45mEmirates
Deal found 8/7$2,142
Sat 23/821:30CNS - ZRH
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/811:15ZRH - CNS
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,489

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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 10 July 2025.
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CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sat 23/8

17:20-20:20

2 stops35h 00m

Zurich

Sat 30/8

15:25-18:10

2 stops42h 45m

$2,142

CairnsZurich

CNS - ZRH

CNSZRH

Cairns

Sat 23/8

21:30-18:50

2 stops29h 20m

Zurich

Sat 30/8

11:15-06:35

3 stops35h 20m

$2,489

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Deals found on 8/7

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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 $1,090). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cairns to Zurich in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 10 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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

    Currently priced at $2,142, Emirates will fly you from Cairns to Zurich and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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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 $1,090). 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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