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HK$1,750+ Cheap flights to Cairns

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26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 70,647 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

HK$4,674

One-way from

HK$1,820

Good round-trip deal

HK$7,247 or less
27-4-6-5
  • 27-4-6-5
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 35m total
  • Hong Kong to Cairns
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Air Niugini
  • Air Niugini
  • 4-4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 00m total
  • Hong Kong to Cairns
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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 27-420:25HKG - CNS
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6-519:05CNS - HKG
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20-2HK$4,674
Sat 12-419:30HKG - CNS
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 20-418:35CNS - HKG
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 19-2HK$9,052
Wed 12-301:05HKG - CNS
Nonstop7h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 27-312:00CNS - HKG
Nonstop7h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20-2HK$28,923
Tue 11-314:10HKG - CNS
1 stop25h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30-318:15CNS - HKG
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20-2HK$32,313
Sun 16-320:45HKG - CNS
1 stop12h 20mAir Niugini
Wed 26-307:00CNS - HKG
1 stop14h 35mAir Niugini
Deal found 20-2HK$42,875
Fri 25-400:05HKG - CNS
2 stops62h 55mSWISS
Mon 5-518:15CNS - HKG
2 stops48h 25mSWISS
Deal found 19-2HK$114,376

Find flights to Cairns within your budget

Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 70,647 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Hong Kong

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 27-4

20:25-18:30

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Tue 6-5

19:05-19:35

2 stops50h 30m

HK$4,674

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 12-4

19:30-22:50

1 stop25h 20m

Cairns

Sun 20-4

18:35-17:55

1 stop25h 20m

HK$9,052

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 12-3

01:05-10:30

Nonstop7h 25m

Cairns

Thu 27-3

12:00-17:15

Nonstop7h 15m

HK$28,923

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 11-3

14:10-17:20

1 stop25h 10m

Cairns

Sun 30-3

18:15-11:20

1 stop19h 05m

HK$32,313

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 16-3

20:45-11:05

1 stop12h 20m

Cairns

Wed 26-3

07:00-19:35

1 stop14h 35m

HK$42,875

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 25-4

00:05-17:00

2 stops62h 55m

Cairns

Mon 5-5

18:15-16:40

2 stops48h 25m

HK$114,376

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 20-3

20:15-06:10

3 stops31h 55m

HK$1,750

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 4-4

20:25-11:25

1 stop13h 00m

HK$1,820

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 2-4

07:00-06:35

1 stop21h 35m

HK$1,999

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 4-4

03:05-05:55

1 stop24h 50m

HK$3,539

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Best time to book a flight to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

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How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Hong Kong to Cairns takes 20 hours 5 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Hong Kong to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 21 February 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Indonesia AirAsia
6.6
Okay
54 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

  • 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$2,003, while return flights cost around HK$7,182.

  • 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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