Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from £98

CNS — ADL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide

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

Find flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide

Round-trip from

£174

One-way from

£98

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£364
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/3-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Cairns to Adelaide
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Adelaide

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?

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).

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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.

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  • 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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