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$1,997, while return flights cost around HK$7,163.

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).

HK$1,776+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Return from	HK$4,134
One-way from	HK$1,776
Good round-trip deal	HK$7,227 or less

14-5-21-5
3 total stops
60h 00m total
Hong Kong to Cairns

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Air Niugini
14-9
1 total stop
20h 05m total
Hong Kong to Cairns

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Wed 14-507:00HKG - CNS

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21-506:45CNS - HKG

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13-4HK$4,134

Mon 20-1020:05HKG - CNS

1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 4-1107:35CNS - HKG

1 stop36h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14-4HK$5,142

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Sun 20-412:40HKG - CNS

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 26-419:05CNS - HKG

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14-4HK$5,189

Wed 14-507:00HKG - CNS

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21-506:45CNS - HKG

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13-4HK$4,134

Thu 29-500:05HKG - CNS

2 stops62h 55mSWISS

Fri 6-618:15CNS - HKG

2 stops38h 50mSWISS

Deal found 15-4HK$115,538

One-way flights to Cairns
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Sun 14-920:25HKG - CNS

1 stop20h 05mAir Niugini

Deal found 14-4HK$1,776

Sun 14-918:45HKG - CNS

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14-4HK$3,265

Sun 27-407:00HKG - CNS

1 stop21h 35mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 14-4HK$3,839

Sat 13-900:05HKG - CNS

2 stops38h 55mSWISS

Deal found 14-4HK$42,797

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HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 14-5

07:00-07:25

1 stop22h 25m

Cairns

Wed 21-5

06:45-18:20

2 stops37h 35m

HK$4,134

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 14-9

20:25-18:30

1 stop20h 05m

HK$1,776

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 14-9

18:45-18:15

2 stops21h 30m

HK$3,265

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 27-4

07:00-06:35

1 stop21h 35m

HK$3,839

Hong KongCairns

HKG - CNS

HKGCNS

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 13-9

00:05-17:00

2 stops38h 55m

HK$42,797

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How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Hong Kong to Cairns takes 18 hours 20 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?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairns should consider flying on Thursday 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

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

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

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,578 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,578 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,578 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Indonesia AirAsia

6.6

Okay

53 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,578 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

FAQs about flying to Cairns

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$1,997, while return flights cost around HK$7,163.
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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Temperature in Cairns by month

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