HK$956+ Cheap flights from Cairns

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CNS — HKG
28 Jan — 4 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$4,584
Mon 25-507:00CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 35mAir Niugini
Fri 5-620:30HKG - CNS
1 stop12h 45mAir Niugini
Deal found 28-12HK$4,623
Thu 12-319:30CNS - HKG
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26-310:15HKG - CNS
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27-12HK$4,833
Wed 20-507:00CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 35mAir Niugini
Sun 7-620:30HKG - CNS
1 stop20h 00mAir Niugini
Deal found 26-12HK$4,942
Wed 11-218:35CNS - HKG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18-220:45HKG - CNS
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28-12HK$5,074
Sun 24-511:40CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3-619:50HKG - CNS
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-12HK$5,121
Sun 24-511:40CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7-619:50HKG - CNS
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-12HK$5,144
Sun 24-511:40CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2-620:25HKG - CNS
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-12HK$5,152
Sun 24-511:40CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6-620:25HKG - CNS
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-12HK$5,160
Sun 24-511:40CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8-619:50HKG - CNS
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-12HK$5,175
Fri 22-518:15CNS - HKG
1 stop30h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 5-618:50HKG - CNS
1 stop44h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26-12HK$5,222
Thu 21-511:40CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3-619:50HKG - CNS
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-12HK$5,315

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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$4,584

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Thu 12-3

19:30-19:50

2 stops50h 20m

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 26-3

10:15-22:05

2 stops33h 50m

HK$4,833

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Fri 22-5

07:00-19:00

1 stop14h 00m

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 3-6

20:45-18:30

1 stop19h 45m

HK$4,942

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Wed 20-5

07:00-19:35

1 stop14h 35m

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 7-6

20:30-18:30

1 stop20h 00m

HK$4,942

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Mon 25-5

07:00-19:35

1 stop14h 35m

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 7-6

20:30-18:30

1 stop20h 00m

HK$4,942

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$5,074

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Wed 4-3

18:35-11:20

1 stop18h 45m

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 5-3

18:50-17:20

1 stop20h 30m

HK$5,385

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Sun 24-5

18:15-23:00

1 stop30h 45m

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 7-6

09:05-17:00

1 stop29h 55m

HK$5,641

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Sun 24-5

18:15-11:20

1 stop19h 05m

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 2-6

09:05-17:00

1 stop29h 55m

HK$5,641

CairnsHong Kong

CNS - HKG

CNSHKG

Cairns

Mon 25-5

18:15-11:20

1 stop19h 05m

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 2-6

18:50-17:00

1 stop20h 10m

HK$5,641

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When is the best time to book a flight 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$3,605). Flying from Cairns in July will prove the most costly (average of HK$8,003). 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 (276 flights per day), Sydney (254 flights per day) and Melbourne (144 flights per day).

Brisbane
Brisbane
From HK$1,166
Melbourne
Melbourne
From HK$622

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$622. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Melbourne
Melbourne
From HK$622
Brisbane
Brisbane
From HK$1,166

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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$622 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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