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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns (ADL - CNS)

ADL — CNS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$203 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Adelaide to Cairns. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Cairns is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Adelaide to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar from Adelaide to Cairns. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews

Entertainment

5.1

Food

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.5

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Matt,Jul 2025

DPS - MEL

One of the worst flights I've ever been on. Avoid Jetstar and particular this redeye at all costs

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Adelaide to Cairns flight route?

    Flights from Adelaide to Cairns have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Adelaide to Cairns round-trip?

    Jetstar, at $203, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Cairns.. Jetstar is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Adelaide to Cairns?

    Consider IndiGo (100%), Emirates (94%) or Jetstar (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Adelaide to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,882). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Adelaide to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Adelaide to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$203Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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