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.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost S$ 81, while return flights cost around S$ 707.

How much is a return flight to Cairns?

A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around S$ 568, however they can be found for as little as S$ 535.

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$ 250+ Flights to Cairns, Australia

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Return from	S$ 449
One-way from	S$ 250
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	S$ 949
Good round-trip deal	S$ 749 or less

12-5-20-5
2 total stops
22h 45m total
Singapore to Cairns

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Indonesia AirAsia
11-5
1 total stop
12h 25m total
Singapore to Cairns

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (S$ 62 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (S$ 23 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Mon 12-515:45SIN - CNS

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20-519:05CNS - SIN

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-4S$ 449

Fri 5-908:40SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 14-918:15CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11-4S$ 609

Wed 7-519:20SIN - CNS

1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 14-509:55CNS - SIN

1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 10-4S$ 753

Wed 7-506:55SIN - CNS

2 stops26h 20mJetstar

Wed 14-506:45CNS - SIN

2 stops32h 10mJetstar

Deal found 10-4S$ 1,204

Sun 11-503:55SIN - CNS

2 stops31h 50mChina Southern

Tue 20-512:15CNS - SIN

2 stops40h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 11-4S$ 1,801

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Mon 12-515:45SIN - CNS

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20-519:05CNS - SIN

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-4S$ 449

Fri 5-908:40SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 14-918:15CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11-4S$ 609

Wed 7-519:20SIN - CNS

1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 14-509:55CNS - SIN

1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 10-4S$ 753

Wed 7-506:55SIN - CNS

2 stops26h 20mJetstar

Wed 14-506:45CNS - SIN

2 stops32h 10mJetstar

Deal found 10-4S$ 1,204

Sun 11-503:55SIN - CNS

2 stops31h 50mChina Southern

Tue 20-512:15CNS - SIN

2 stops40h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 11-4S$ 1,801

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Fri 11-422:35SIN - CNS

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 13-417:45CNS - SIN

1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 11-4S$ 2,018

Sun 11-503:55SIN - CNS

2 stops31h 50mChina Southern

Tue 20-512:15CNS - SIN

2 stops40h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 11-4S$ 1,801

Mon 12-519:50SIN - CNS

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20-519:05CNS - SIN

1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11-4S$ 460

Mon 26-508:40SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2-618:15CNS - SIN

Nonstop6h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11-4S$ 763

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Sun 11-516:10SIN - CNS

1 stop12h 25mIndonesia AirAsia

Deal found 10-4S$ 250

Fri 25-715:45SIN - CNS

1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10-4S$ 259

Thu 8-521:00SIN - CNS

1 stop21h 40mJetstar

Deal found 11-4S$ 359

Sun 17-808:40SIN - CNS

Nonstop6h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10-4S$ 492

Sun 11-509:45SIN - CNS

2 stops35h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10-4S$ 640

Wed 2-719:20SIN - CNS

1 stop11h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 10-4S$ 720

Sat 10-503:55SIN - CNS

2 stops53h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 10-4S$ 1,484

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Price

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Mon 12-5

19:50-07:25

1 stop9h 35m

Cairns

Tue 20-5

19:05-02:10

1 stop9h 05m

S$ 460

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Fri 5-9

08:40-17:00

Nonstop6h 20m

Cairns

Sun 14-9

18:15-22:40

Nonstop6h 25m

S$ 609

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Mon 14-7

19:20-09:15

1 stop11h 55m

Cairns

Wed 17-9

09:55-18:15

1 stop10h 20m

S$ 1,279

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Fri 5-9

21:00-09:10

2 stops34h 10m

Cairns

Sun 14-9

06:45-04:55

2 stops24h 10m

S$ 1,402

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sun 11-5

03:55-13:45

2 stops31h 50m

Cairns

Tue 20-5

12:15-03:05

2 stops40h 50m

S$ 1,801

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Fri 30-5

15:45-07:25

1 stop13h 40m

S$ 259

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Fri 2-5

16:10-06:35

1 stop12h 25m

S$ 272

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Thu 29-5

21:00-23:05

1 stop24h 05m

S$ 324

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sun 17-8

08:40-17:00

Nonstop6h 20m

S$ 501

SingaporeCairns

SIN - CNS

SINCNS

Singapore Changi

Sun 11-5

09:45-18:10

2 stops30h 25m

S$ 638

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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 20 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$ 476

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

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

818 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

844 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

China Southern

7.5

Good

94 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

436 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

FAQs about flying to Cairns

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.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?
Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost S$ 81, while return flights cost around S$ 707.
How much is a return flight to Cairns?
A return flight to Cairns will typically cost around S$ 568, however they can be found for as little as S$ 535.
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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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Singapore to Cairns. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

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Rainfall in Cairns by month

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Temperature in Cairns by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

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FAQs about flying to Cairns

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

How much is a return flight to Cairns?

Does Cairns have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Cairns?

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