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$703+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 6/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CNS
Jun 10 — Jun 171
Tue 6/10
Tue 6/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Cairns

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Round-trip from

$2,349
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$703
(flugladen.de)
From Minnesota to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 5, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 6/173:16 pmMSP - CNS
2 stops37h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/246:00 amCNS - MSP
2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/3$2,349
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Thu 6/267:15 amMSP - CNS
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/511:40 amCNS - MSP
3 stops32h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,466
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 6/173:16 pmMSP - CNS
3 stops40h 34mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/246:00 amCNS - MSP
3 stops31h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$3,322

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

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Cairns

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MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/17

3:16 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops37h 29m

Cairns

Tue 6/24

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$2,349

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/26

7:15 am-4:25 am

2 stops30h 10m

Cairns

Sat 7/5

11:40 am-5:31 am

3 stops32h 51m

$2,466

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/17

3:16 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops40h 34m

Cairns

Tue 6/24

6:00 am-10:15 pm

3 stops31h 15m

$3,322

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/14

3:06 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops36h 09m

$703

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 6/14

7:35 am-7:45 pm

3 stops45h 10m

$1,040

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Deals found on 6/4

Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Cairns

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 June 5, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Minnesota to Cairns as you normally would.

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 5, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,774 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Minnesota to Cairns. It is only a 2.8 mi journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city center.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Minnesota to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,992). 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 Minnesota to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Minnesota 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 June 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$969Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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