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$540+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CNS
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Cairns

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 August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,172
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$540
(American Airlines)
From Minneapolis St Paul to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cairns
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 August 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/13:12 pmMSP - CNS
2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1712:35 pmCNS - MSP
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,172
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/3111:27 amMSP - CNS
3 stops40h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/196:00 amCNS - MSP
3 stops30h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 10/293:05 pmMSP - CNS
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/206:00 amCNS - MSP
2 stops24h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 amMSP - CNS
3 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/186:00 amCNS - MSP
3 stops30h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,321
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:30 amMSP - CNS
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/612:30 pmCNS - MSP
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/313:05 pmMSP - CNS
2 stops37h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/146:00 amCNS - MSP
2 stops24h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,612
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 10/293:05 pmMSP - CNS
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/146:00 amCNS - MSP
3 stops30h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 11/311:27 amMSP - CNS
3 stops39h 38mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/146:00 amCNS - MSP
3 stops30h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,665

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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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MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/1

3:12 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 23m

Cairns

Mon 11/17

12:35 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,172

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/30

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-8:32 pm

3 stops30h 32m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/4

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/31

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/1

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/3

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/30

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-8:32 pm

3 stops30h 32m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/4

3:05 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Cairns

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/1

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,315

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/31

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-8:32 pm

3 stops30h 32m

$1,315

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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 August 17, 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 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 August 17, 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
896 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Cairns (average of $1,158). Flying from Minneapolis 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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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 August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$969Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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