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Cheapest return flight
S$ 823
Typical prices: S$ 722-S$ 1,080
Jetstar
Sat 10-11Sun 18-11
SIN - CNS • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
S$ 963
Typical prices: S$ 679-S$ 1,085
Singapore Airlines
Thu 18-10Fri 26-10
SIN - CNS • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Singapore Airlines. Average duration is 6h 35m
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Top airlines
Most flights • 4 per week
Best reviews • 8.2 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cairns

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Jetstar Logo
19:25 - 05:45SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
32h 20m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Jetstar Logo
19:15 - 18:00CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
24h 45m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
S$ 823Jetstar
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 05:45SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
11h 40m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:00CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
24h 45m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
S$ 829Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Jetstar Logo
19:25 - 05:45SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
32h 20m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Jetstar Logo
19:15 - 18:00CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
24h 45m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
S$ 837Jetstar
Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 22:30SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
23h 30m1 stop Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 09:55CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
16h 40m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
S$ 837Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 05:45SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
11h 40m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 07:05CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
37h 50m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl
S$ 843Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Jetstar Logo
19:25 - 08:45SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
35h 20m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
Jetstar Logo
19:20 - 18:00CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
24h 40m1 stop Melbourne
S$ 844Jetstar
Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 05:45SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
11h 40m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:00CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
24h 45m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
S$ 844Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:55 - 08:20SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
22h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:00CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
24h 45m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
S$ 847Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
08:30 - 17:00SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
6h 30mdirect
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:40 - 23:05CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
6h 25mdirect
S$ 963Singapore Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
08:30 - 17:00SIN  Singapore Changi-CNS Cairns
6h 30mdirect
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:40 - 23:05CNS  Cairns-SIN Singapore Changi
6h 25mdirect
S$ 964Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Singapore to Cairns flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Singapore to Cairns with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Singapore to Cairns is the cheapest route at S$ 823 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cairns?

A return flight to Cairns costs S$ 911 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Singapore average S$ 911.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns at S$ 667 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at S$ 992.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns with an average price of S$ 612 return.
  • June (S$ 1,083) and July (S$ 1,043) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

Evening flights to Cairns are the cheapest at S$ 822 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at S$ 1,023.

What is a good deal for flights to Cairns?

Flights under S$ 722 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cairns at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Singapore S$ 722
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Key details for flights to Cairns

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

S$ 298
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flights from Singapore to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cairns, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Cairns?

    Singapore Airlines operates the most flights from Singapore to Cairns at 4 per week, and for this route Singapore Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Singapore to Cairns. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How far is Cairns from Cairns city centre?

    Cairns is 4.3 km from Cairns city centre.

  • How long is a direct flight to Cairns?

    Direct flights to Cairns are available from Singapore, with a flight time of about 6h 30m.

  • How many flights serve Cairns?

    Cairns receives 1 flights per day and 4 per week from across the world. Singapore has the most flights to Cairns with 4 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Cairns is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cairns is around S$ 722 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Cairns?

Your guide to booking Cairns flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Cairns, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around S$ 722 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Cairns in February. Return fares historically average S$ 612 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to S$ 201 per return. Afternoon flights to Cairns average S$ 822 compared to S$ 1,023 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Cairns, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Singapore Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Cairns

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1599 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
7.8Food
Airline reviews

a longer gap btw the supper and breakfast would have been better - felt like the sleep was way too fragmented on this red eye flight

10.0 ExcellentRyan, Jul 2026
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a longer gap btw the supper and breakfast would have been better - felt like the sleep was way too fragmented on this red eye flight

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Fantastic patience when one of the passengers behind me was an absolute horrible, horrible person and the girls just kept smiling and doing their job with patience and kindness. Well, done to the crew.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

Once again the meal served was delicious - we got chicken rice

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

A very small gate at Singapore airport, lots of people packed into a small area…. A Petrie dish for infection. The flight was late although the captain did make up time. We had an aisle and middle economy class seat on the plane. The flight appeared to be very full. The seats were small, hard and very uncomfortable with minimal leg room. I’m a small woman and felt really cramped. My husband is a big man and stated he was unable to move at all in his seat. We were given 2 meals during the flight from Singapore to Brisbane. Our first meal was okay at best but the second meal was inedible. I think it was supposed to be veg in pastry but the pastry was full of air with minimal if any filling. The staff were pleasant and efficient. Getting off the plane went without any problems. It did take an extended period of time for our bags to come out onto the carousel. For the best ‘airline’ in the world, it was pretty poor. If Singapore is the best, what are the others like?

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