Cairns

$2,015+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — CNS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Cairns

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,015
(Ovago)
From Philadelphia to Cairns

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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:42 amPHL - CNS
2 stops38h 03mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/245:35 pmCNS - PHL
2 stops49h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$2,015
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1710:40 amPHL - CNS
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:15 pmCNS - PHL
3 stops41h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$2,749

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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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PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Sun 8/17

6:42 am-10:45 am

2 stops38h 03m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

5:35 pm-5:21 am

2 stops49h 46m

$2,015

PhiladelphiaCairns

PHL - CNS

PHLCNS

Philadelphia

Sun 8/17

10:40 am-12:55 pm

3 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Sun 8/24

7:15 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops41h 14m

$2,749

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Deals found on 7/2

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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.

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Philadelphia 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Cairns round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,015, Air New Zealand will fly you from Philadelphia to Cairns and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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