Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $263
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Aug 13 — Sun, Aug 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $263
Cheapest one-way flight $132
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Aug 12
The cheapest one-way flight from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway $392
Virgin Australia 1 stop 10 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $392
Cheapest business class flights $1,504
Qantas 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Aug 20 — Mon, Aug 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $1,504
Fastest flight 3 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Adelaide to Cairns takes 3 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cairns is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $250–360
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $320–430

Popular airlines from Adelaide to Cairns

  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $263
    Typical price: $255–480
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
    84 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    Nonstop
    from $378
    Typical price: $385–455
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - CNS Every Thu, Sat
    138 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
  • Qantas
    from $508
    Typical price: $610–920
    151 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    3 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every Mon, Wed, Fri

Popular airports near Adelaide

  • Adelaide Airport (ADL)
    Adelaide Australia 19 min 4 mi
  • Kingscote Airport (KGC)
    Kingscote Australia 3 hr 26 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 4 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 58 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Adelaide to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Adelaide to Cairns are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $250 to $360.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $263. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $263, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $378, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $508, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns starts at $263 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, Aug 12.
3 hr is the shortest flight time from Adelaide to Cairns.
Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Adelaide to Cairns.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Adelaide to Cairns really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Adelaide to Cairns.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 8 nonstop flights and 84 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 151 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Cairns are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 2 nonstop flights and 138 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Air New Zealand offers 3 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Adelaide and Cairns.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $263. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $263, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $378, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $508, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 26.
Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Adelaide to Cairns.
  • There are 8 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Cairns at price $392 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.
Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly direct from Adelaide to Cairns.
  • There are 8 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Virgin Australia direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Adelaide and Cairns start at $263 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16 with Jetstar.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Adelaide to Cairns, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Cairns start at $1,504 from Thu, Aug 20 to Mon, Aug 24 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Cairns start at $263 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.
To book business class trips from Adelaide to Cairns, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Adelaide and Cairns starts at $392 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Cairns at price $392 is offered by Virgin Australia from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.
To find last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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