What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

If you book a flight to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. On average, Cairns has 3 flights from Singapore per day from 1 airline.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

S$ 242+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

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Depart

Return

Price

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Fri 14-3

15:05-06:10

1 stop13h 05m

Cairns

Mon 24-3

07:00-17:20

1 stop12h 20m

S$ 557

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Wed 1-1

17:50-06:10

1 stop10h 20m

Cairns

Mon 20-1

07:00-11:45

1 stop30h 45m

S$ 613

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Wed 19-3

08:45-17:20

Nonstop6h 35m

Cairns

Sun 23-3

18:35-22:55

Nonstop6h 20m

S$ 656

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Fri 14-3

20:15-10:30

1 stop12h 15m

Cairns

Thu 27-3

12:00-05:40

1 stop19h 40m

S$ 943

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Thu 20-3

20:35-11:05

1 stop12h 30m

Cairns

Tue 25-3

07:00-19:20

1 stop14h 20m

S$ 962

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Wed 12-3

16:15-06:10

1 stop11h 55m

S$ 242

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Thu 15-5

19:50-06:10

1 stop32h 20m

S$ 283

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Mon 7-4

08:40-17:00

Nonstop6h 20m

S$ 495

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sun 9-2

01:25-10:30

1 stop31h 05m

S$ 550

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sat 5-4

22:25-10:25

1 stop10h 00m

S$ 689

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Flights to Cairns in 2024

Return from	S$ 557
One-way from	S$ 242
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	August
Average price	S$ 905

Indonesia AirAsia
14-3-24-3
2 total stops
25h 25m total
Singapore to Cairns

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Indonesia AirAsia
12-3
1 total stop
11h 55m total
Singapore to Cairns

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Tue 31-1201:25SIN - CNS

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23-107:00CNS - SIN

1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-12S$ 823

Tue 31-1201:25SIN - CNS

1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific

Mon 20-114:35CNS - SIN

3 stops51h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16-12S$ 1,704

Tue 31-1203:55SIN - CNS

2 stops54h 10mChina Southern

Mon 20-112:35CNS - SIN

2 stops40h 30mChina Southern

Deal found 14-12S$ 4,188

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Fri 14-315:05SIN - CNS

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24-307:00CNS - SIN

1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-12S$ 557

Wed 1-117:50SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 20mIndonesia AirAsia

Mon 20-107:00CNS - SIN

1 stop30h 45mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 16-12S$ 613

Wed 19-308:45SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 23-318:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15-12S$ 656

Fri 14-320:15SIN - CNS

1 stop12h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 27-312:00CNS - SIN

1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15-12S$ 943

Thu 20-320:35SIN - CNS

1 stop12h 30mAir Niugini

Sat 22-307:00CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 20mAir Niugini

Deal found 15-12S$ 962

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Wed 19-308:45SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 23-318:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15-12S$ 656

Wed 1-108:45SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20-118:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14-12S$ 1,857

Last-minute flights to Cairns
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Wed 1-117:50SIN - CNS

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20-119:10CNS - SIN

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15-12S$ 596

Wed 1-117:50SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 20mIndonesia AirAsia

Mon 20-107:00CNS - SIN

1 stop30h 45mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 16-12S$ 613

Wed 1-114:05SIN - CNS

2 stops18h 25mCathay Pacific

Thu 23-112:00CNS - SIN

2 stops30h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16-12S$ 1,002

Wed 1-108:45SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 20-118:35CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16-12S$ 1,023

Thu 9-120:35SIN - CNS

1 stop12h 30mAir Niugini

Thu 23-107:00CNS - SIN

1 stop14h 20mAir Niugini

Deal found 16-12S$ 1,283

One-way flights to Cairns
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Wed 12-316:15SIN - CNS

1 stop11h 55mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 16-12S$ 242

Thu 15-519:50SIN - CNS

1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16-12S$ 283

Mon 7-408:40SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16-12S$ 495

Sun 9-201:25SIN - CNS

1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15-12S$ 550

Sat 5-422:25SIN - CNS

1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15-12S$ 689

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Cairns, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Singapore to Cairns takes 6 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Singapore will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairns?

The most popular airline flying from Singapore to Cairns is Singapore Airlines.

Singapore Airlines

From S$ 457

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airline flying from Singapore to Cairns is Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,329 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,329 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,329 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

844 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,329 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

809 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,329 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Indonesia AirAsia

6.7

Okay

57 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,329 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?
If you book a flight to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns, which is the city’s only airport. Cairns (CNS) is located 4.4 km from the centre of Cairns. On average, Cairns has 3 flights from Singapore per day from 1 airline.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.
Does Cairns have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairns?
Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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