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Cheap flights to Cairns

CMH — CNS
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 23-4
Tue 30-4

Flights to Cairns in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 76,426 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

HK$7,948

Return from

HK$4,761

One-way from

HK$2,193
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Hong Kong Intl to Cairns
One-way flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Cairns (CNS)

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 18 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and China Eastern to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.7
Good
1,018 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.2
Good
601 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Related info for your journey

  • What does CNS mean?

    CNS is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A CNS flight refers to a flight to Cairns Airport.

  • 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 best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Niugini is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns Airport typically cost HK$804, while return flights cost around HK$6,788.

  • Does Cairns Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns Airport?

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

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