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$1,303+ 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
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Cairns

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/16:03 pm
RDU
-
CNS
2 stops49h 42m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/2111:35 am
CNS
-
RDU
2 stops44h 57m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,303
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:03 pm
RDU
-
CNS
2 stops38h 02m
Qantas Airways
Sun 2/812:35 pm
CNS
-
RDU
2 stops45h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,507
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/65:15 pm
RDU
-
CNS
2 stops34h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/203:35 pm
CNS
-
RDU
2 stops29h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,520
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/68:20 am
RDU
-
CNS
3 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2012:35 pm
CNS
-
RDU
3 stops47h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$2,234
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/16:15 pm
RDU
-
CNS
3 stops37h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 2/215:00 pm
CNS
-
RDU
3 stops44h 33m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/26$2,279
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/16:12 pm
RDU
-
CNS
3 stops47h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/2111:25 am
CNS
-
RDU
2 stops45h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$2,348
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/42:45 pm
RDU
-
CNS
3 stops35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 2/86:35 pm
CNS
-
RDU
3 stops41h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/26$2,676

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 January 27, 2026.

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$1,520
(oojo)
From Raleigh-Durham to Cairns
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RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

6:03 pm-10:45 am

2 stops49h 42m

Cairns

Sat 2/21

11:35 am-5:32 pm

2 stops44h 57m

$1,303

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

6:03 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops38h 02m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

12:35 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops45h 10m

$1,507

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

6:15 am-9:00 pm

3 stops47h 45m

Cairns

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-10:33 pm

3 stops44h 33m

$2,279

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

6:12 pm-8:35 am

3 stops47h 23m

Cairns

Sat 2/21

11:25 am-5:32 pm

2 stops45h 07m

$2,348

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/4

2:45 pm-5:20 pm

3 stops35h 35m

Cairns

Sun 2/8

6:35 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops41h 50m

$2,676

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Deals found on 1/25

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  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Cairns?

    For as low as $2,279, Qantas Airways can have you in Cairns from Raleigh in 47h 45m. The distance between Raleigh and Cairns is about 9410 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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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