Cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns (ADL - CNS)
ADL — CNS
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $337 |
Good round-trip deal | $312 or less |
Good one-way deal | $124 or less |
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Adelaide to Cairns in July.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Adelaide-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Adelaide-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Adelaide-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Adelaide-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Adelaide-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns?
The best time to book flights from Adelaide to Cairns is 14 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Cairns (average of $249). Flying from Adelaide to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 July 27, 2026.
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.
How often are flights from Adelaide to Cairns delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Cairns flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Adelaide to Cairns flights?
Over the last year, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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 July 27, 2026.
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.
Crew
7.3
Comfort
6.4
Food
5.7
Boarding
6.7
Entertainment
5.0
Overall
6.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentMrD,Jul 2026
PER - ADL
Crew
7.3
Comfort
6.4
Food
5.7
Boarding
6.7
Entertainment
5.0
Overall
6.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentMrD,Jul 2026
PER - ADL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$199 | Average$341 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |