What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

Travellers will need to book flights to Cairns (CNS) if they wish to fly to Cairns. The Cairns airport is 4.4 km from the city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost HK$480, while return flights cost around HK$1,001.

How much is a return flight to Cairns?

A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around HK$200, however they can be found for as little as HK$129.

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Hong Kong to Cairns takes 14 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Hong Kong will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

HK$2,101+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

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Return from	HK$5,617
One-way from	HK$2,124
Good round-trip deal	HK$7,250 or less

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65h 00m total
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Thu 30-1012:00HKG - CNS

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6-1109:55CNS - HKG

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$5,617

Wed 29-1016:30HKG - CNS

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5-1115:50CNS - HKG

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14-9HK$5,726

Wed 29-1020:45HKG - CNS

1 stop19h 45mAir Niugini

Wed 5-1107:00CNS - HKG

1 stop14h 35mAir Niugini

Deal found 14-9HK$6,419

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Thu 30-1012:00HKG - CNS

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6-1109:55CNS - HKG

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$5,617

Mon 23-201:05HKG - CNS

Nonstop7h 25mCathay Pacific

Thu 26-211:25CNS - HKG

Nonstop7h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14-9HK$6,240

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Sun 2-1116:20HKG - CNS

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$2,124

Fri 31-1016:20HKG - CNS

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$2,256

Mon 3-1118:15HKG - CNS

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$2,287

Sat 1-1116:30HKG - CNS

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$2,303

Thu 30-1012:00HKG - CNS

2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$2,342

Tue 28-1016:20HKG - CNS

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-9HK$2,396

Sat 22-1110:45HKG - CNS

3 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17-9HK$2,497

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Return

Price

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 30-10

12:00-17:30

2 stops27h 30m

Cairns

Thu 6-11

09:55-21:25

3 stops37h 30m

HK$5,617

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 23-2

01:05-10:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Thu 26-2

11:25-16:45

Nonstop7h 20m

HK$6,240

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 11-11

16:30-08:20

2 stops37h 50m

HK$2,101

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 9-11

16:40-22:05

3 stops51h 25m

HK$2,194

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 2-11

16:40-17:30

3 stops46h 50m

HK$2,248

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 3-11

18:15-08:20

2 stops36h 05m

HK$2,287

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 13-11

16:30-08:20

2 stops37h 50m

HK$2,295

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 1-11

16:30-08:20

2 stops37h 50m

HK$2,303

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 3-2

19:30-08:30

3 stops35h 00m

HK$2,311

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 30-10

12:00-08:20

2 stops42h 20m

HK$2,342

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?
Travellers will need to book flights to Cairns (CNS) if they wish to fly to Cairns. The Cairns airport is 4.4 km from the city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?
Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost HK$480, while return flights cost around HK$1,001.
How much is a return flight to Cairns?
A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around HK$200, however they can be found for as little as HK$129.
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairns?
Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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