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 $208
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $208
Cheapest one-way flight $104
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $104
Last-minute weekend getaway $277
Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Sun, Apr 12
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $277
Cheapest business class flights $1,350
Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Sun, Jun 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns is currently $1,350
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: $245–355
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $315–425

Popular airlines from Adelaide to Cairns

  • Jetstar
    Nonstop
    from $208
    Typical price: $255–485
    11 weekly nonstop flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
    146 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
  • Virgin Australia
    from $396
    Typical price: $380–450
    137 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
  • Qantas
    from $497
    Typical price: $620–910
    128 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    2 weekly connecting flights
    ADL - CNS Every Mon, 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
  • Whyalla Airport (WYA)
    Whyalla Australia 4 hr 14 min 143 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 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 $245 to $355.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $208. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $208, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $396, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $497, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns starts at $208 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $104 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
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 11 nonstop flights and 146 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Adelaide to Cairns are:
  • Virgin Australia offers 137 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Qantas offers 128 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
  • Air New Zealand offers 2 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 $208. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $208, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $396, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Adelaide to Cairns is $497, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
Jetstar flies direct from Adelaide to Cairns.
  • There are 11 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $277 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Apr 11 to Sun, Apr 12.
Jetstar flies direct from Adelaide to Cairns.
  • There are 11 Jetstar direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns per week. Flights are available every day.
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 $208 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 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 $1,350 from Sat, Jun 20 to Sun, Jun 21 with Virgin Australia.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Adelaide and Cairns start at $208 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.
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 $277 from Sat, Apr 11 to Sun, Apr 12 with Jetstar.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Adelaide and Cairns at price $277 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Apr 11 to Sun, Apr 12.
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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