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$2,183+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CNS
Nov 6 — Nov 131
Thu 11/6
Thu 11/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 October 7, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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$2,183
(United Airlines)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Fri 11/2111:27 amMSP - CNS
3 stops39h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/286:00 amCNS - MSP
3 stops30h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,715

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

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Minneapolis

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Cairns

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MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/22

6:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops25h 45m

Cairns

Sun 3/29

6:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$2,183

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/21

5:50 am-11:00 am

3 stops38h 10m

Cairns

Sun 3/29

6:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$2,233

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/22

12:00 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Sat 3/28

3:45 pm-3:44 pm

3 stops62h 59m

$2,273

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/23

12:00 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Sat 3/28

3:45 pm-3:44 pm

3 stops62h 59m

$2,381

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/21

3:25 pm-11:20 am

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Fri 3/27

2:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$2,473

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/22

4:30 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Sun 3/29

6:15 pm-3:44 pm

3 stops60h 29m

$2,481

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/21

4:30 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Sat 3/28

3:45 pm-3:44 pm

3 stops62h 59m

$2,631

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/21

3:25 pm-11:20 am

2 stops28h 55m

Cairns

Sat 3/28

6:40 am-6:53 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$2,665

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/22

4:30 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Fri 3/27

3:45 pm-9:19 pm

3 stops44h 34m

$2,768

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/11

4:08 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops33h 07m

Cairns

Sun 2/15

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops41h 20m

$3,358

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Deals found on 10/5

Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Cairns

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Cairns in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 October 7, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Cairns at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 7, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Minneapolis to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
911 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
911 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
911 reviews

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Cairns?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Minneapolis to Cairns in about 25h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 10m. There are 8539 mi between Minneapolis and Cairns. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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.

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Top airline flying from Minneapolis to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 October 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$969Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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