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$2,362+ Cheap flights from Charleston (CHS) to Cairns (CNS)

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — CNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) 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 June 12, 2025.

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$2,362
(Gurufare)
From Charleston to Cairns
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This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:07 pmCHS - CNS
2 stops33h 08mQantas Airways
Sun 8/37:00 amCNS - CHS
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,362
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:00 amCHS - CNS
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/36:40 pmCNS - CHS
3 stops66h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,367
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2711:20 amCHS - CNS
3 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Sun 8/36:00 amCNS - CHS
3 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$2,909

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CharlestonCairns

CHS - CNS

CHSCNS

Charleston

Sun 7/27

7:07 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops33h 08m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

7:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$2,362

CharlestonCairns

CHS - CNS

CHSCNS

Charleston

Sun 7/27

7:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops37h 45m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

6:40 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops66h 05m

$2,367

CharlestonCairns

CHS - CNS

CHSCNS

Charleston

Sun 7/27

11:20 am-3:55 pm

3 stops38h 35m

Cairns

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-11:00 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$2,909

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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