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$641+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — CNS
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,483
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$641
(Trip.com)
From Austin Bergstrom to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:00 pmAUS - CNS
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amCNS - AUS
3 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,483
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:00 pmAUS - CNS
3 stops38h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 12/96:00 amCNS - AUS
3 stops25h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/19$1,565
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/254:18 pmAUS - CNS
2 stops33h 42mSingapore Airlines
Wed 9/36:15 pmCNS - AUS
3 stops42h 38mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/18$3,528
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/244:18 pmAUS - CNS
2 stops57h 42mSingapore Airlines
Wed 9/36:15 pmCNS - AUS
3 stops42h 38mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/18$3,545
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/253:36 pmAUS - CNS
2 stops28h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 9/312:15 pmCNS - AUS
2 stops50h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/18$3,571
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:15 pmAUS - CNS
3 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/36:15 pmCNS - AUS
3 stops42h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$3,744
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/258:00 amAUS - CNS
3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/36:15 pmCNS - AUS
3 stops42h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$3,877
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:00 amAUS - CNS
3 stops45h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/710:55 amCNS - AUS
2 stops23h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/19$6,739

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Cairns that are best for you.

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AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 12/1

5:00 pm-11:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Cairns

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-4:53 pm

3 stops26h 53m

$1,483

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 12/1

5:00 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops38h 05m

Cairns

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-3:49 pm

3 stops25h 49m

$1,565

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/12

5:23 pm-8:20 am

2 stops46h 57m

Cairns

Mon 2/16

5:35 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,754

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/12

4:32 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops29h 28m

Cairns

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-4:31 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$1,918

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 9/15

8:00 am-8:55 pm

3 stops45h 55m

Cairns

Tue 10/7

10:55 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$6,739

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 9/14

7:45 pm-10:45 am

2 stops24h 00m

Cairns

Tue 10/7

10:55 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$7,652

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 9/1

7:15 am-4:25 am

2 stops30h 10m

$641

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-4:25 am

2 stops55h 25m

$678

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  • How long is the flight from Austin to Cairns?

    For as low as $1,565, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from Austin in 38h 05m. The distance between Austin and Cairns is about 8359 mi.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin 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 Austin to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Austin 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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