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HK$956+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — HKG
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Fri 3-407:00CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 00mAir Niugini
Fri 17-420:30HKG - CNS
1 stop12h 45mAir Niugini
Deal found 28-12HK$4,586
Mon 25-507:00CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 35mAir Niugini
Fri 5-620:30HKG - CNS
1 stop12h 45mAir Niugini
Deal found 28-12HK$4,625
Wed 11-218:35CNS - HKG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18-220:45HKG - CNS
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28-12HK$5,076
Mon 25-512:00CNS - HKG
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4-600:55HKG - CNS
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28-12HK$5,162
Wed 4-318:35CNS - HKG
1 stop19h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 5-315:45HKG - CNS
1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29-12HK$5,379
Fri 3-407:00CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17-420:30HKG - CNS
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28-12HK$5,993

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Hong Kong

Route

Departure

Return

Price

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Fri 3-4

07:00-19:00

1 stop14h 00m

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 17-4

20:30-11:15

1 stop12h 45m

HK$4,586

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Mon 25-5

07:00-19:35

1 stop14h 35m

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 5-6

20:30-11:15

1 stop12h 45m

HK$4,625

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Wed 11-2

18:35-12:25

1 stop19h 50m

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 18-2

20:45-18:30

1 stop19h 45m

HK$5,076

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Wed 4-3

18:35-12:25

1 stop19h 50m

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 5-3

15:45-17:20

1 stop23h 35m

HK$5,379

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Fri 3-4

17:40-22:00

2 stops30h 20m

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 17-4

14:35-11:50

2 stops19h 15m

HK$10,650

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Wed 4-3

12:35-17:50

1 stop31h 15m

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 5-3

23:10-08:35

2 stops31h 25m

HK$11,559

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Mon 15-6

19:15-23:35

2 stops30h 20m

HK$2,542

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Sat 28-2

19:15-01:45

2 stops32h 30m

HK$2,589

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Mon 4-5

07:00-19:35

1 stop14h 35m

HK$2,791

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Fri 1-5

07:00-19:00

1 stop14h 00m

HK$2,938

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns

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The price you pay for your flight from Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns (average of HK$3,607). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of HK$8,007). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

If you’re flying from Cairns, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Brisbane (272 flights per day), Sydney (222 flights per day) and Melbourne (122 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From HK$1,167
Melbourne
Melbourne
From HK$623

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Cairns?

The cheapest city to fly to from Cairns is Melbourne, with prices starting at HK$623. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne
Melbourne
From HK$623
Brisbane
Brisbane
From HK$1,167

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as HK$623 to Melbourne Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for HK$1,022 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns is February. The most expensive month for flights is July. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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