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S$ 254 Find Cheap Flights to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 15-12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Cairns

Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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16:50 - 08:30SIN-CNS
37h 40m2 stops
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18:05 - 19:25CNS-SIN
27h 20m1 stop
S$ 675
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Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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17:50 - 05:45SIN-CNS
9h 55m1 stop
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06:40 - 19:25CNS-SIN
14h 45m1 stop
S$ 676
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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21:00 - 23:55SIN-CNS
24h 55m1 stop
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18:05 - 19:25CNS-SIN
27h 20m1 stop
S$ 681
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Mon, 9 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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10:50 - 08:30SIN-CNS
19h 40m1 stop
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06:40 - 19:25CNS-SIN
14h 45m1 stop
S$ 698
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Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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02:10 - 17:30SIN-CNS
13h 20m1 stop
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06:40 - 19:25CNS-SIN
14h 45m1 stop
S$ 704
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Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
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17:50 - 05:45SIN-CNS
9h 55m1 stop
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06:40 - 19:25CNS-SIN
14h 45m1 stop
S$ 707
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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16:50 - 08:30SIN-CNS
37h 40m2 stops
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09:45 - 09:55CNS-SIN
26h 10m2 stops
S$ 709
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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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11:10 - 05:25SIN-CNS
16h 15m1 stop
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06:40 - 19:25CNS-SIN
14h 45m1 stop
S$ 730
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
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21:00 - 22:05SIN-CNS
23h 05m1 stop
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18:30 - 18:00CNS-SIN
25h 30m1 stop
S$ 747Jetstar
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Jetstar Logo
21:00 - 18:45SIN-CNS
19h 45m1 stop
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18:30 - 18:00CNS-SIN
25h 30m1 stop
S$ 786Jetstar
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Everything you should know

When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
S$ 675
Overall average: S$ 877
Multi-carrier
Sun 26-10Sun 2-11
SIN - CNS • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
S$ 968
Typical prices: S$ 586-803
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9-3Wed 18-3
SIN - CNS • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairns?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Cairns is May, where tickets cost S$ 635 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of tickets from Singapore is S$ 995 and S$ 961 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of S$ 635.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Cairns Plane Tickets

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightS$ 254
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Cairns based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

    There are 4 km between Cairns city centre and Cairns Airport.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    When flying to Cairns, you'll arrive at Cairns Airport (CNS). The airport is also known as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Cairns?

    On average, a flight to Cairns costs S$ 677. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost S$ 676 and departed from Singapore Changi Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cairns is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as S$ 430. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are S$ 960 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost S$ 336 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cairns is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is S$ 671.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Cairns? 25% of our users found return tickets to Cairns for the following prices or less: From Singapore S$ 677
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cairns flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Cairns?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Cairns.
Find which airlines fly direct to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Singapore to Cairns

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

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Direct returns

Cairns to Singapore

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +27 more

ANA, Air Canada, +28 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air India, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Singapore to Cairns. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1365 reviews
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2025SIN - BLR
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I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

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

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

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

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

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