What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

If you book a flight to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. On average, Cairns has 3 flights from Singapore per day from 1 airline.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airline flying from Singapore to Cairns is Singapore Airlines.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Singapore to Cairns takes 6 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Singapore will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airline flying from Singapore to Cairns is Singapore Airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

S$ 254+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Return from	S$ 675
One-way from	S$ 254
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	S$ 961
Good round-trip deal	S$ 677 or less

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65h 00m total
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Sun 26-1016:50SIN - CNS

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2-1118:05CNS - SIN

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 675

Mon 27-1021:00SIN - CNS

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3-1106:40CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12-9S$ 703

Sat 25-1021:00SIN - CNS

1 stop23h 05mJetstar

Sat 1-1118:30CNS - SIN

1 stop25h 30mJetstar

Deal found 10-9S$ 747

Sat 25-1021:20SIN - CNS

3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1-1118:30CNS - SIN

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 785

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Sun 26-1016:50SIN - CNS

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2-1118:05CNS - SIN

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 675

Sat 25-1021:00SIN - CNS

1 stop19h 45mJetstar

Sat 1-1118:30CNS - SIN

1 stop25h 30mJetstar

Deal found 10-9S$ 791

Mon 9-310:50SIN - CNS

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19-314:35CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 749

Tue 10-310:50SIN - CNS

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19-314:35CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 786

Sat 8-1117:35SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30-1119:30CNS - SIN

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 793

Mon 9-317:50SIN - CNS

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16-311:45CNS - SIN

2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 814

Mon 9-317:50SIN - CNS

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17-319:15CNS - SIN

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 847

Direct flights to Cairns
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Mon 15-908:40SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 24-918:15CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 1,135

Mon 15-908:40SIN - CNS

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Mon 6-1018:15CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 1,136

Sun 26-1008:45SIN - CNS

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Sun 2-1118:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 1,149

Fri 17-1008:40SIN - CNS

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Sun 26-1018:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 1,379

Fri 24-1008:40SIN - CNS

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Fri 31-1018:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 1,385

Wed 8-1008:40SIN - CNS

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Wed 15-1018:15CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 1,842

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Sat 25-1021:00SIN - CNS

1 stop23h 05mJetstar

Sat 1-1118:30CNS - SIN

1 stop25h 30mJetstar

Deal found 10-9S$ 747

Sat 25-1021:20SIN - CNS

3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1-1118:30CNS - SIN

1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 785

Sun 26-1016:50SIN - CNS

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2-1118:05CNS - SIN

1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 675

Mon 27-1021:00SIN - CNS

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3-1106:40CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12-9S$ 703

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Mon 15-1215:20SIN - CNS

2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 254

Mon 15-1221:00SIN - CNS

1 stop23h 05mJetstar

Deal found 11-9S$ 317

Mon 3-1107:55SIN - CNS

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 333

Sat 13-1219:25SIN - CNS

2 stops35h 05mJetstar

Deal found 11-9S$ 339

Mon 26-117:35SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12-9S$ 353

Fri 13-210:35SIN - CNS

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-9S$ 354

Fri 12-1217:35SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-9S$ 357

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Sun 26-10

16:50-08:30

2 stops37h 40m

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Sun 2-11

18:05-19:25

1 stop27h 20m

S$ 675

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SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

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10:50-08:30

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

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14:35-03:20

1 stop14h 45m

S$ 749

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Tue 10-3

10:50-08:30

1 stop19h 40m

Cairns

Thu 19-3

14:35-03:20

1 stop14h 45m

S$ 786

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sat 25-10

21:00-18:45

1 stop19h 45m

Cairns

Sat 1-11

18:30-18:00

1 stop25h 30m

S$ 791

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sat 8-11

17:35-05:45

1 stop10h 10m

Cairns

Sun 30-11

19:30-13:50

2 stops44h 20m

S$ 793

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Mon 9-3

17:50-05:45

1 stop9h 55m

Cairns

Mon 16-3

11:45-01:10

2 stops15h 25m

S$ 814

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Mon 9-3

17:50-05:45

1 stop9h 55m

Cairns

Tue 17-3

19:15-10:20

2 stops17h 05m

S$ 847

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sun 2-11

02:10-08:20

1 stop28h 10m

S$ 358

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Tue 4-11

17:00-09:20

2 stops38h 20m

S$ 363

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Wed 29-10

07:55-08:20

1 stop22h 25m

S$ 404

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FAQs about flying to Cairns

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?
If you book a flight to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. On average, Cairns has 3 flights from Singapore per day from 1 airline.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairns?
Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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