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$1,866+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CNS
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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$1,866
(Qantas Airways)
From Raleigh-Durham to Cairns
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This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 8/157:00 amRDU - CNS
2 stops43h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 8/191:40 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops41h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,866
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 8/157:06 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops30h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/196:00 amCNS - RDU
2 stops39h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,937
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 8/157:00 amRDU - CNS
3 stops42h 55mAir Canada
Tue 8/194:35 pmCNS - RDU
2 stops43h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 7/26$2,036

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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

Fri 8/15

7:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Cairns

Tue 8/19

1:40 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops41h 32m

$1,866

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/15

7:06 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops30h 49m

Cairns

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-7:28 am

2 stops39h 28m

$1,937

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/15

7:00 am-3:55 pm

3 stops42h 55m

Cairns

Tue 8/19

4:35 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops43h 09m

$2,036

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, and Air Canada from Raleigh to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,826 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Hendrik Bernardus,May 2025

SYD - PER

These economy class seats must be as cramped as they can possibly get? It's almost impossible for two adults to sit next to each other. The blonde Australian air hostess at the back was rude. Despite Qantas' bad service overall I've now had a few experiences where the attitude of the team on board just makes up for their flights always being late. This was not one of those flights. The ice cream is a nice touch!

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