Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Adelaide (CNS - ADL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$208	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Adelaide is currently $208
Cheapest one-way flight	$104	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Adelaide is currently $104
Last-minute weekend getaway	$261	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairns to Adelaide is currently $261
Cheapest business class flights	$779	Virgin Australia Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairns to Adelaide is currently $779

Fastest flight	3 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Cairns to Adelaide takes 3 hr 15 min
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 Cairns to Adelaide is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $245–320
November Most expensive	Typical prices: $305–400

Popular airlines from Cairns to Adelaide

Jetstar

Nonstop

from $208

Typical price: $255–460

11 weekly nonstop flights

CNS - ADL Every day

143 weekly connecting flights

CNS - ADL Every day
Virgin Australia

from $308

Typical price: $385–455

184 weekly connecting flights

CNS - ADL Every day
Qantas

from $497

Typical price: $630–920

150 weekly connecting flights

CNS - ADL Every day
Air New Zealand

2 weekly connecting flights

CNS - ADL Every Tue, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Adelaide

The cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $245 to $320.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Adelaide 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 Cairns to Adelaide is $208, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Adelaide is $308, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Adelaide is $497, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Adelaide starts at $208 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $104 and departs on Wed, May 6.

3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Adelaide.

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It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Adelaide.
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 Cairns to Adelaide 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 Cairns to Adelaide.

In terms of nonstop flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 11 nonstop flights and 143 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .

In terms of flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 184 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide are:

Qantas offers 150 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .
Air New Zealand offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Adelaide.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairns to Adelaide 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 Cairns to Adelaide is $208, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Cairns to Adelaide is $308, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Cairns to Adelaide is $497, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Adelaide.

There are 11 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide 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 Cairns and Adelaide at price $261 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

Jetstar flies direct from Cairns to Adelaide.

There are 11 Jetstar direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide 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 Cairns to Adelaide on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairns and Adelaide start at $208 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Adelaide, 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 Cairns and Adelaide start at $779 from Thu, Jun 11 to Thu, Jun 18 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairns and Adelaide start at $208 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Cairns to Adelaide, 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 Cairns and Adelaide starts at $261 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairns and Adelaide at price $261 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide, 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.