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$523+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CNS
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,574
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$523
(Fiji Airways)
From Houston to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/86:20 pmIAH - CNS
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/195:40 pmCNS - IAH
2 stops38h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,185
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 11/86:19 pmHOU - CNS
2 stops25h 41mQantas Airways
Wed 11/195:40 pmCNS - HOU
2 stops38h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,251
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/89:40 amIAH - CNS
3 stops45h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/196:00 amCNS - IAH
3 stops33h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,277
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:44 amIAH - CNS
2 stops36h 26mAir Canada
Fri 9/197:15 pmCNS - IAH
2 stops35h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,591
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 11/86:19 pmHOU - CNS
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/193:35 pmCNS - HOU
3 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,718
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:25 pmIAH - CNS
1 stop26h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/196:00 amCNS - IAH
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,932

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Cairns that are best for you.

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HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/15

11:02 pm-11:40 am

2 stops45h 38m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

11:40 am-8:30 am

1 stop35h 50m

$1,574

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/15

9:44 am-1:10 pm

2 stops36h 26m

Cairns

Fri 9/19

7:15 pm-3:42 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,591

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/9

4:20 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops33h 20m

Cairns

Mon 6/16

6:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,965

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/9

8:23 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 32m

Cairns

Mon 6/16

12:15 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops46h 38m

$2,577

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/14

8:23 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops57h 17m

Cairns

Sat 6/21

7:00 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops33h 58m

$2,847

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/18

8:20 pm-11:40 am

2 stops24h 20m

$523

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/18

6:33 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 07m

$523

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/18

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 50m

$748

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/22

8:16 pm-11:35 am

2 stops48h 19m

$10,340

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

6:13 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops54h 42m

$12,129

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Deals found on 4/30

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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 May 1, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,245 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 2.8 mi from the center of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Houston on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $748. Qantas Airways flights start at $10,340 while deals on Air Canada start at $12,129 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Houston to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,244). 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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