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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S$ 217+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Return from	S$ 476
One-way from	S$ 217
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	S$ 981

Indonesia AirAsia
12-3-17-3
2 total stops
39h 15m total
Singapore to Cairns

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Indonesia AirAsia
12-3
1 total stop
10h 20m total
Singapore to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (S$ 53 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (S$ 22 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for return flights in January 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 January 2025.

Wed 12-317:50SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 20mIndonesia AirAsia

Mon 17-307:00CNS - SIN

1 stop28h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 23-1S$ 476

Sun 9-317:50SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16-319:10CNS - SIN

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-1S$ 484

Wed 12-308:45SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 17-318:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23-1S$ 617

Tue 15-421:00SIN - CNS

1 stop21h 40mJetstar

Wed 23-421:30CNS - SIN

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Deal found 23-1S$ 889

Tue 11-301:25SIN - CNS

1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific

Mon 17-314:35CNS - SIN

3 stops51h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23-1S$ 949

Sat 12-420:35SIN - CNS

1 stop19h 55mAir Niugini

Wed 23-407:00CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 20mAir Niugini

Deal found 23-1S$ 963

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Wed 12-317:50SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 20mIndonesia AirAsia

Mon 17-307:00CNS - SIN

1 stop28h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 23-1S$ 476

Sun 9-317:50SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16-319:10CNS - SIN

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-1S$ 484

Wed 12-308:45SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 17-318:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23-1S$ 617

Tue 15-421:00SIN - CNS

1 stop21h 40mJetstar

Wed 23-421:30CNS - SIN

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Deal found 23-1S$ 889

Tue 11-301:25SIN - CNS

1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific

Mon 17-314:35CNS - SIN

3 stops51h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23-1S$ 949

Sat 12-420:35SIN - CNS

1 stop19h 55mAir Niugini

Wed 23-407:00CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 20mAir Niugini

Deal found 23-1S$ 963

Thu 17-421:10SIN - CNS

2 stops14h 45mQantas Airways

Wed 23-411:05CNS - SIN

1 stop10h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 23-1S$ 1,487

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Fri 31-103:55SIN - CNS

2 stops30h 10mChina Southern

Thu 6-212:45CNS - SIN

2 stops54h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 23-1S$ 3,096

Fri 31-100:55SIN - CNS

1 stop13h 45mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6-217:20CNS - SIN

1 stop13h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23-1S$ 3,496

Sat 1-219:55SIN - CNS

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6-207:00CNS - SIN

1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23-1S$ 812

Sat 1-220:15SIN - CNS

2 stops43h 45mCathay Pacific

Thu 6-212:35CNS - SIN

3 stops29h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23-1S$ 2,626

Sun 16-201:25SIN - CNS

1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific

Mon 24-214:35CNS - SIN

2 stops23h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24-1S$ 1,053

Mon 17-208:45SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 24-218:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24-1S$ 655

Sun 23-217:35SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2-309:45CNS - SIN

2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23-1S$ 542

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Wed 12-317:50SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 20mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 23-1S$ 217

Sun 23-215:05SIN - CNS

1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23-1S$ 247

Tue 13-521:00SIN - CNS

2 stops19h 15mJetstar

Deal found 23-1S$ 393

Mon 12-508:40SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23-1S$ 500

Tue 11-301:25SIN - CNS

1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23-1S$ 537

Sun 11-522:25SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 23-1S$ 666

Sat 10-503:55SIN - CNS

2 stops32h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 23-1S$ 1,013

Mon 3-300:55SIN - CNS

1 stop12h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 24-1S$ 1,536

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Depart

Return

Price

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-3

17:50-06:10

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Mon 17-3

07:00-09:55

1 stop28h 55m

S$ 476

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sun 9-3

17:50-06:10

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Sun 16-3

19:10-13:35

1 stop20h 25m

S$ 484

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-3

08:45-17:20

Nonstop6h 35m

Cairns

Mon 17-3

18:35-22:55

Nonstop6h 20m

S$ 613

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Tue 15-4

21:00-20:40

1 stop21h 40m

Cairns

Wed 23-4

21:30-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

S$ 889

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Tue 11-3

01:25-10:30

1 stop31h 05m

Cairns

Mon 17-3

14:35-16:20

3 stops51h 45m

S$ 949

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sat 12-4

20:35-18:30

1 stop19h 55m

Cairns

Wed 23-4

07:00-19:20

1 stop14h 20m

S$ 963

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Thu 17-4

21:10-13:55

2 stops14h 45m

Cairns

Wed 23-4

11:05-19:15

1 stop10h 10m

S$ 1,487

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Mon 14-4

09:45-11:25

2 stops23h 40m

Cairns

Wed 23-4

06:00-05:20

2 stops25h 20m

S$ 2,176

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sun 2-3

03:55-12:05

2 stops54h 10m

Cairns

Sun 9-3

12:45-03:05

2 stops40h 20m

S$ 2,263

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-3

17:50-06:10

1 stop10h 20m

S$ 217

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cairns including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cairns, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

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

Singapore Airlines

From S$ 476

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

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

Rainfall in Cairns by month

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to Cairns to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

828 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

824 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

434 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Southern

7.4

Good

86 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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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Temperature in Cairns by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific to Cairns to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

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