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$861+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CNS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Sun 12/146:07 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/216:05 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$2,209
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:07 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops32h 23mQantas Airways
Sun 12/213:35 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops40h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/30$2,569
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1410:30 amRDU - CNS
3 stops45h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 12/215:20 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops45h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/30$4,345

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RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

5:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Cairns

Mon 3/16

2:25 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$1,490

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

6:03 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 02m

Cairns

Sat 2/21

3:35 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops38h 25m

$1,571

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

1:45 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops34h 15m

Cairns

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-9:23 pm

3 stops29h 23m

$1,681

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

6:03 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 17m

Cairns

Tue 4/14

5:40 pm-4:48 pm

3 stops61h 08m

$1,682

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

8:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops49h 10m

Cairns

Mon 3/16

6:00 am-11:34 pm

3 stops31h 34m

$1,686

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

9:30 am-5:30 pm

3 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Sat 2/21

6:05 pm-9:23 pm

3 stops42h 18m

$2,075

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/14

6:07 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops37h 23m

Cairns

Sun 12/21

6:05 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$2,209

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

2:45 pm-5:20 pm

3 stops35h 35m

Cairns

Sun 5/10

6:15 pm-11:44 pm

3 stops43h 29m

$2,224

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops43h 50m

$861

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-11:35 am

3 stops38h 35m

$1,062

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

    Located just 2.8 mi from the city center, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from North Carolina.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to Cairns?

    Qantas Airways, Air Canada, and United Airlines can get you from North Carolina to Cairns in just under 29h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 08m. There are 9410 mi between North Carolina and Cairns. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from North Carolina to Cairns.

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

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