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Amazing ADL to CNS Flight Deals

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Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$376 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$376
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$376 found 14 hours ago
Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$405 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$405
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$405 found 14 hours ago
Sat, 4 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$469 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$469
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 4 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Thu, 9 Apr, priced at AU$469 found 5 days ago
Tue, 24 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$509 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$509
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, 24 Mar from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Fri, 27 Mar, priced at AU$509 found 6 days ago
Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$512 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$512
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$512 found 14 hours ago
Sat, 4 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$525 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$525
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 4 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Wed, 8 Apr, priced at AU$525 found 5 days ago
Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$527 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$527
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$527 found 14 hours ago
Sat, 21 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$536 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$536
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, 21 Mar from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sun, 22 Mar, priced at AU$536 found 6 days ago
Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$537 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$537
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$537 found 14 hours ago
Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$541 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$541
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$541 found 14 hours ago
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$605 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$605
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, 2 Oct from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Mon, 5 Oct, priced at AU$605 found 14 hours ago
Sun, 5 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ADL
Adelaide
CNS
Cairns
AU$745 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$745
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 5 Apr from Adelaide to Cairns, returning Sat, 11 Apr, priced at AU$745 found 14 hours ago

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Blue Lagoon Resort

Blue Lagoon Resort

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,116, price is now AU$837 per person
AU$837
per person
6 May - 11 May
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Coral Sands Resort

Coral Sands Resort

4.5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,441, price is now AU$1,065 per person
AU$1,065
per person
27 Apr - 2 May
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef House Adults Retreat

The Reef House Adults Retreat

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was AU$5,435, price is now AU$4,038 per person
AU$4,038
per person
4 May - 9 May
found 5 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
The Reef Retreat

The Reef Retreat

4 out of 5
Price was AU$1,210, price is now AU$909 per person
AU$909
per person
4 May - 9 May
found 5 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

Sea Change Beachfront Apartments

5 out of 5
Price was AU$1,568, price is now AU$1,214 per person
AU$1,214
per person
6 May - 11 May
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Adelaide (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from ADL to Cairns Airport?
Sometimes flights are quicker, sometimes they seem to go on forever, sometimes they're somewhere in between. On average, the flight from Adelaide Airport to Cairns Airport lasts around 5 hours and 31 minutes. Not too long and not too short, it's the Goldilocks of flight paths.
Are there non-stop flights between Adelaide Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS)?
Sure, running can be lots of fun — but not when you're going at full speed trying to make a connecting flight. You can avoid that when travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to CNS. You'll find multiple airlines advertising direct flights, including Jetstar and The Flying Kangaroo.
What airlines fly non-stop from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to CNS?
Looking to bag a flight which goes directly from Adelaide to Cairns? If you'd rather not stop in some dodgy airport along the way, take a look at Jetstar (JQ). This airline offers 34 flights on this route monthly. Enjoy shopping around? Be our guest. Check out the fares from The Flying Kangaroo (QF), which has 17 flights per month.
How many flights are flown between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and CNS?
Select from 30 flights between Adelaide Airport and Cairns Airport per day. You'll have no problems getting a flight if you've made a lastminute decision to take a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here's the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Adelaide to Cairns Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Adelaide
Origin city name
Adelaide
Destination airport
Cairns Intl.
Destination city name
Cairns
Number of airlines serving
3
Popular airline
Virgin Australia
Distance
2120 km

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