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$1,412+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CNS
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Cairns

Best flights from Raleigh to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/16:03 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops49h 42mQantas Airways
sáb. 2/213:35 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops41h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,412
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/16:03 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 2/216:45 amCNS - RDU
3 stops30h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/158:45 amRDU - CNS
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
mié. 2/186:00 amCNS - RDU
3 stops32h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,767
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/16:15 amRDU - CNS
3 stops47h 45mAir New Zealand
sáb. 2/215:00 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops44h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$1,768
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/156:35 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops49h 25mQantas Airways
mié. 2/182:50 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops41h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,447

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

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RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/1

6:03 pm-10:45 am

2 stops49h 42m

Cairns

sáb. 2/21

3:35 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops41h 58m

$1,412

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/15

6:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops49h 25m

Cairns

mié. 2/18

2:50 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops41h 43m

$1,447

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/1

6:03 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 02m

Cairns

sáb. 2/21

6:45 am-10:07 pm

3 stops30h 22m

$1,517

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/15

8:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Cairns

mié. 2/18

6:00 am-11:44 pm

3 stops32h 44m

$1,767

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 2/1

6:15 am-9:00 pm

3 stops47h 45m

Cairns

sáb. 2/21

5:00 pm-10:33 pm

3 stops44h 33m

$1,768

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Deals found on 12/11

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Cairns?

    For as low as $1,412, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from Raleigh in 49h 42m. The distance between Raleigh and Cairns is about 9410 mi.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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.

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