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CNS — ADL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
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1 adult
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Adelaide. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2026.
Thu 10/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 16/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£174
Sun 13/1207:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 15/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 1/11£177
Sat 28/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 8/1207:20 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 3/11£192
Wed 2/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 9/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 2/11£192
Wed 25/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 1/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£217
Sun 29/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sun 6/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 1/11£218
Sun 13/1219:10 -
1 stop12h 20m
Tue 15/1214:50 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 1/11£263
Tue 15/1207:45 -
1 stop7h 05m
Tue 22/1206:10 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 31/10£276
Best flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Wed 2/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 9/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 2/11£192
Tue 15/1207:45 -
1 stop7h 05m
Tue 22/1206:10 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 31/10£276
Fri 18/1211:40 -
1 stop8h 50m
Fri 25/1209:30 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 3/11£301
Sun 13/1211:40 -
1 stop8h 00m
Tue 15/1206:05 -
2 stops9h 20m
Deal found 1/11£373
Thu 10/1209:45 -
1 stop11h 55m
Wed 16/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£238
Mon 23/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 30/1107:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£279
Wed 24/206:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sun 28/206:00 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 30/10£313
Tue 15/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 22/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 31/10£367
Direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Explore direct flight options from Cairns to Adelaide based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Thu 10/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 16/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£174
Sun 13/1207:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 15/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 1/11£177
Sat 28/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 8/1207:20 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 3/11£192
Wed 2/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 9/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 2/11£192
Wed 25/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 1/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£217
Sun 29/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sun 6/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 1/11£218
Mon 23/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 30/1107:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£279
Fri 18/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Fri 25/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 3/11£329
Tue 15/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 22/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 31/10£367
Tue 22/1207:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 28/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 3/11£395
Last-minute flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide. Data last updated 5 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 25/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 1/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£217
Sat 28/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 8/1207:20 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Deal found 3/11£192
Sun 29/1110:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sun 6/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 1/11£218
Wed 2/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 9/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 2/11£192
Thu 10/1210:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 16/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 4/11£174
Sun 13/1207:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Tue 15/1207:15 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 1/11£177
Sun 13/1219:10 -
1 stop12h 20m
Tue 15/1214:50 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 1/11£263
Tue 15/1207:45 -
1 stop7h 05m
Tue 22/1206:10 -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 31/10£276
One-way flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to Adelaide. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Thu 18/310:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/11£98
Sun 14/310:20 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11£104
Sun 14/314:40 -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11£140
Thu 18/311:45 -
1 stop8h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/11£141
Sat 13/311:45 -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11£143
Fri 1/123:55 -
1 stop9h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 1/11£151
Sun 14/306:00 -
1 stop6h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11£182
Thu 18/311:15 -
2 stops8h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/11£184
Wed 11/1114:40 -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 3/11£186
Sat 13/306:00 -
2 stops11h 15m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 2/11£190
Sun 7/206:00 -
2 stops7h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 4/11£203
Find flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide (ADL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Adelaide that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
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CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Sun 14/3
10:20-14:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£104
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Sun 14/3
14:40-22:30
1 stop7h 20m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£140
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Thu 18/3
11:45-20:40
1 stop8h 25m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£141
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Sat 13/3
11:45-18:10
1 stop5h 55m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£143
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Fri 1/1
23:55-10:00
1 stop9h 35m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£151
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Thu 18/3
11:15-20:10
2 stops8h 25m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£184
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Wed 11/11
14:40-22:30
1 stop7h 20m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£186
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Sat 13/3
06:00-17:45
2 stops11h 15m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£190
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Wed 2/12
10:20-14:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Adelaide
Wed 9/12
07:15-09:35
Nonstop2h 50m
£192
CairnsAdelaide
CNS Cairns - ADL Adelaide
CNSADL
Cairns
Sun 7/2
06:00-14:10
2 stops7h 40m
Adelaide
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:30
Nonstop0h 00m
£203
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide?
The best time to book flights from Cairns to Adelaide is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide (average of £178). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in November is currently the most expensive (average of £364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to ADL?
Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairns to Adelaide as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairns to Adelaide?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Cairns to Adelaide flights typically cost between £286 and £413 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £174 on Jetstar (10 Dec–16 Dec).
Weekly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide
Explore weekly flight availability from Cairns to Adelaide. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 November 2026.
The most flights from CNS to ADL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
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How long is the flight from Cairns to Adelaide?
Departing from Cairns to Adelaide will take you 3h 10m. There are 1324 mi between Cairns and Adelaide. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cairns to Adelaide?
Consider IndiGo (94%), Qantas Airways (94%) or Emirates (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairns to Adelaide.
Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Adelaide that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Adelaide flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Adelaide?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide (average of £178). Flying from Cairns to Adelaide in November is currently the most expensive (average of £364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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