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$568+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CNS
jun 17 — jun 241
ter 6/17
ter 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 junho 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,028
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$568
(Kiwi.com)
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/38:30 pmPHL - CNS
2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways
seg 12/225:20 pmCNS - PHL
2 stops54h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$2,028
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/38:30 pmPHL - CNS
3 stops71h 15mMultiple Airlines
seg 12/226:00 amCNS - PHL
2 stops66h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,054
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/36:03 pmPHL - CNS
3 stops48h 32mAir New Zealand
seg 12/226:00 amCNS - PHL
3 stops40h 21mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/9$2,061
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb 7/266:00 pmPHL - CNS
2 stops34h 15mQantas Airways
sáb 8/29:30 pmCNS - PHL
2 stops41h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,535

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

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PHL - CNS

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Philadelphia

qua 9/3

8:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Cairns

seg 12/22

5:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops54h 40m

$2,028

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PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

qua 9/3

8:30 pm-9:45 am

3 stops71h 15m

Cairns

seg 12/22

6:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops66h 00m

$2,054

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

qua 9/3

6:03 pm-8:35 am

3 stops48h 32m

Cairns

seg 12/22

6:00 am-7:21 am

3 stops40h 21m

$2,061

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

sáb 7/26

6:00 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops34h 15m

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sáb 8/2

9:30 pm-12:59 am

2 stops41h 29m

$2,535

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

qua 9/3

12:29 pm-11:40 am

3 stops57h 11m

$568

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Deals found on 6/9

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Cairns

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairns from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 junho 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Cairns in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 junho 12, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,028, Qatar Airways will fly you from Philadelphia to Cairns and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,061 and $2,535, respectively.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Philadelphia to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,981). 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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