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Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $107 and round-trip from $212. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $212 $360
        41% off
        41% off
        $360 $212
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $212 $360
        41% off
        41% off
        $360 $212
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $213 $360
        41% off
        41% off
        $360 $213
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $214
        41% off
        $360 $214
      • ADL 7:15 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
        $221
        39% off
        $360 $221
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        $229
        36% off
        $360 $229
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
        $236
        34% off
        $360 $236
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $242
        33% off
        $360 $242
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        $245
        32% off
        $360 $245
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $259
        28% off
        $360 $259
      • ADL 6:00 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 10:20 AM
        3h 10m
        Nonstop
        ADL 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $268
        26% off
        $360 $268
      • ADL 6:00 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 9:10 AM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        ADL 12:55 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $273
        24% off
        $360 $273
      • ADL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        ADL 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Adelaide | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ADL 6:00 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        $107 $154
        31% off
        31% off
        $154 $107
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
        $107 $154
        31% off
        31% off
        $154 $107
      • ADL 7:15 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        $111 $154
        28% off
        28% off
        $154 $111
      • ADL 7:15 AM
        2h 50m
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        $111
        28% off
        $154 $111
      • ADL 6:00 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        $112
        27% off
        $154 $112
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
        $114
        26% off
        $154 $114
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
        $114
        26% off
        $154 $114
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
        $116
        25% off
        $154 $116
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        $117
        24% off
        $154 $117
      • ADL 11:55 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 2:25 PM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        $117
        24% off
        $154 $117
      • ADL 7:05 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 9:35 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        $117
        24% off
        $154 $117
      • ADL 6:00 AM
        3h
        Nonstop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        $117
        24% off
        $154 $117
      • ADL 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Adelaide - Cairns | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of $172. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as $251.

$251
$212
$172
$133
    Cheapest
  • $200
    Oct
  • $202
    Nov
  • $251
    Dec
  • $188
    Jan
  • $172
    Feb
  • $186
    Mar
  • $182
    Apr
  • $173
    May
  • $244
    Jun
  • $220
    Jul
  • $178
    Aug
  • $178
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, March is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of $246. In contrast, June is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $692.

$692
$469
$246
$23
    Cheapest
  • $313
    Oct
  • $341
    Nov
  • $503
    Dec
  • $279
    Jan
  • $275
    Feb
  • $246
    Mar
  • $343
    Apr
  • $458
    May
  • $692
    Jun
  • $337
    Jul
  • $343
    Aug
  • $426
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Monday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$233
$204
$175
$146
    Cheapest
  • $233
    Mon
  • $187
    Tue
  • $175
    Wed
  • $182
    Thu
  • $212
    Fri
  • $189
    Sat
  • $217
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from $107) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From $107
Virgin Australia
From $178
Qantas Airways
From $198
Airnorth
From $1,041

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What is the flight schedule from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Adelaide to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ966

    Adelaide Airport

    6:00 AM

    ADL

    3h

    9:30 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. JQ962

    Adelaide Airport

    10:50 AM

    ADL

    3h

    2:20 PM

    CNS

    - M - W - F S
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About Adelaide Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

Learn about Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,134.76 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $107
Cheapest return ticket price $212

FAQs for Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

    Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 2 hours 16 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 10:55, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $293 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Adelaide Airport (ADL) at 06:00 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 09:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Adelaide Airport (ADL) at 20:25 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 22:55.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 2234 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from $107, and round-trip fares start from $212. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Oct 18; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 37 minutes, and around 11 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is $250. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways and IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $107. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Adelaide Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 11 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Adelaide Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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