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Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Cairns (CNS) from $1,578

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RDU — CNS
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Cairns?

Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Raleigh to Cairns. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Cairns (RDU - CNS)?

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Cairns in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Raleigh to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Raleigh and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Tue 5/145:48 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 02mQantas Airways
Fri 5/311:45 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops65h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,123
Wed 7/248:00 amRDU - CNS
2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 8/712:45 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops42h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,197
Wed 6/53:41 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops31h 24mQantas Airways
Wed 6/191:45 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops30h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,439
Wed 6/57:47 amRDU - CNS
2 stops43h 48mQantas Airways
Wed 6/196:00 amCNS - RDU
3 stops38h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,468
Wed 6/57:47 amRDU - CNS
3 stops43h 48mQantas Airways
Wed 6/199:10 amCNS - RDU
3 stops35h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,532
Tue 5/145:48 pmRDU - CNS
3 stops36h 02mQantas Airways
Fri 5/316:00 amCNS - RDU
3 stops32h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,570

Cheap Raleigh to Cairns flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Raleigh to Cairns specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Prices were last updated on April 16, 2024.
Tue 5/146:37 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops31h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/316:00 amCNS - RDU
2 stops39h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,018
Tue 5/145:48 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 02mQantas Airways
Fri 5/311:45 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops65h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,123
Tue 5/145:48 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/312:35 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$2,228
Tue 5/1411:25 amRDU - CNS
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:15 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops53h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,409
Tue 5/145:48 pmRDU - CNS
3 stops36h 02mQantas Airways
Fri 5/316:00 amCNS - RDU
3 stops32h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,570

Raleigh to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Raleigh and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.
Thu 11/147:31 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops31h 29mQantas Airways
Mon 11/186:40 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops42h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,578
Thu 11/1411:39 amRDU - CNS
2 stops33h 26mQantas Airways
Mon 11/186:00 amCNS - RDU
2 stops33h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,685
Thu 11/1411:00 amRDU - CNS
3 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Mon 11/185:35 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops55h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,991
Tue 5/146:40 amRDU - CNS
3 stops43h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/316:00 amCNS - RDU
2 stops39h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,018
Tue 5/145:48 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 02mQantas Airways
Fri 5/311:45 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops65h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,123
Wed 7/248:00 amRDU - CNS
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/76:55 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$2,171
Wed 7/248:00 amRDU - CNS
2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 8/712:45 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops42h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,197
Tue 5/145:48 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/312:35 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$2,228
Tue 5/1411:25 amRDU - CNS
3 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:15 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops53h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,409

Find flights from Raleigh to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,165,818 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2024.

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Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/14

3 stops43h 15m

Cairns

Fri 5/31

2 stops39h 40m

$2,018

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/14

2 stops29h 02m

Cairns

Fri 5/31

2 stops65h 03m

$2,123

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/24

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Wed 8/7

2 stops36h 45m

$2,171

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/24

2 stops37h 15m

Cairns

Wed 8/7

3 stops42h 55m

$2,197

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/14

2 stops29h 02m

Cairns

Fri 5/31

3 stops31h 43m

$2,228

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/14

3 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Fri 5/31

3 stops53h 22m

$2,409

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/5

2 stops31h 24m

Cairns

Wed 6/19

2 stops30h 46m

$2,439

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/5

2 stops43h 48m

Cairns

Wed 6/19

3 stops38h 31m

$2,468

Raleigh-DurhamCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/24

3 stops56h 45m

Cairns

Wed 8/7

3 stops44h 07m

$2,739

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Deals found on 4/16

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Cairns. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Cairns flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 April 16, 2024.
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,019 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,019 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,019 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,360 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,019 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

As always the crew were great, but they bear the burden for a lack lustre management. The flight was late, causing issues for us. The food was rubbish, a vegetable pizza on a piece of soggy white crust. The fish rots from the head.

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