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Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Cairns from $530

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HKG — CNS
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Fri 29/520:25
HKG
-
CNS
1 stop12h 35m
Air Niugini
Fri 5/612:00
CNS
-
HKG
1 stop9h 15m
Air Niugini
Deal found 14/4$831
Wed 3/620:45
HKG
-
CNS
1 stop19h 45m
Air Niugini
Fri 12/607:00
CNS
-
HKG
1 stop14h 15m
Air Niugini
Deal found 14/4$842
Mon 27/720:45
HKG
-
CNS
1 stop19h 45m
Air Niugini
Mon 17/812:00
CNS
-
HKG
1 stop9h 35m
Air Niugini
Deal found 13/4$856
Mon 27/720:45
HKG
-
CNS
1 stop19h 45m
Air Niugini
Wed 19/807:00
CNS
-
HKG
1 stop14h 35m
Air Niugini
Deal found 13/4$910
Mon 27/720:45
HKG
-
CNS
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/812:00
CNS
-
HKG
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,039
Thu 28/511:55
HKG
-
CNS
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/611:40
CNS
-
HKG
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,055
Fri 29/520:25
HKG
-
CNS
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/607:00
CNS
-
HKG
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,071
Wed 3/620:45
HKG
-
CNS
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/619:10
CNS
-
HKG
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,087

Find flight deals from Hong Kong to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hong Kong (HKG) to Cairns (CNS). 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$831

One-way from

$530
Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Hong Kong to Cairns
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30/5
  • 30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 00m total
  • Hong Kong to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Hong Kong to Cairns 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 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 29/5

20:25-11:00

1 stop12h 35m

Cairns

Fri 5/6

12:00-19:15

1 stop9h 15m

$831

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3/6

20:45-18:30

1 stop19h 45m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

07:00-19:15

1 stop14h 15m

$842

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3/6

20:45-18:30

1 stop19h 45m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

19:10-11:15

2 stops42h 05m

$1,087

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 13/5

15:10-04:30

1 stop35h 20m

Cairns

Sat 23/5

19:10-18:50

2 stops49h 40m

$1,171

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 24/7

20:25-11:00

1 stop12h 35m

Cairns

Fri 14/8

07:00-19:15

1 stop14h 15m

$1,212

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 30/5

10:35-04:30

1 stop15h 55m

Cairns

Sat 6/6

11:40-13:30

1 stop27h 50m

$1,262

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 2/6

08:00-05:55

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

11:40-01:30

1 stop15h 50m

$1,368

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 23/8

20:05-14:40

1 stop16h 35m

Cairns

Wed 26/8

21:40-17:55

1 stop22h 15m

$1,412
Cheapest one-way

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 30/5

18:30-05:30

2 stops33h 00m

$530

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 27/7

20:45-18:30

1 stop19h 45m

$538

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hong Kong to Cairns

How often are flights from Hong Kong to Cairns delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Hong Kong to Cairns flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Hong Kong Intl to Cairns.

  • How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Cairns?

    For as low as $831, Air Niugini can have you in Cairns from Hong Kong in 12h 35m. There are 5564 km between Hong Kong and Cairns.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to Cairns?

    Consider Cathay Pacific (100%), Finnair (100%) or SWISS (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Hong Kong to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hong Kong to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hong Kong to Cairns?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to Cairns 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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