Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from $166
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Cairns to Adelaide
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cairns and Adelaide?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide?
The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Adelaide from Cairns, with most prices found around $351. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Adelaide from Cairns during March instead. Flights to Adelaide in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $361.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Adelaide?
According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Adelaide from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $384. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $546. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Adelaide.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Adelaide?
The cheapest time of day to fly to Adelaide is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $188. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $513.
What is the cheapest Cairns to Adelaide flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to Adelaide?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Adelaide from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Adelaide for around $430 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Adelaide from Cairns for as low as $334 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Cairns to Adelaide flights?
There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Cairns to Adelaide flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
How many flights depart from Cairns to Adelaide on average per day?
The number of flights available between Cairns and Adelaide is 5 per day as of July 2025. The most frequent departure time is 10:00, with 91% of daily flights leaving at midday.
How many flights depart from Cairns to Adelaide on average per week?
As of July 2025, 37 flights take off from Cairns and land in Adelaide each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 24% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cairns to Adelaide
Best price found | $166 |
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Fastest flight time | 3h 10m |
Direct flights | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun |
Airports in Adelaide | 1 airport |
How far is Cairns to Adelaide by plane?
Cairns and Adelaide are 2123.5 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 3h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Adelaide Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Adelaide Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Adelaide Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Cairns to Adelaide?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cairns and Adelaide, the leading plane model is Airbus A320-100/200, making up 83.96% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 11.01%, Embraer 190 with 2.20%, and Airbus A321neo with 1.26%.
What is the most popular airline from Cairns to Adelaide?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cairns and Adelaide, the leading airline is Jetstar, making up 93% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Virgin Australia with 7%.
Best airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cairns to Adelaide with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $246 | Free cancellation | Rating 7.5 408 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $273 | Free cancellation | Rating 6.5 456 reviews |
Virgin Australia Flights From Cairns to Adelaide
Virgin Australia flies from Cairns to Adelaide around 1 time per week, with 408 momondo users rating the airline 7.5/10. The cheapest Virgin Australia deal from Cairns to Adelaide in the last 72 hours was $162 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $368 for Virgin Australia flights on this route.
Jetstar Flights From Cairns to Adelaide
The best Jetstar deal for Cairns to Adelaide flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $179, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Jetstar flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $278 round-trip. Jetstar operates 11 flights out of Cairns into Adelaide in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 456 Jetstar reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 6.5/10.
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Can I find flights from Cairns to Adelaide with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Yes. All flights to Adelaide from Cairns on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.
How can momondo help me find flights from Cairns to Adelaide?
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I’m not ready to book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Adelaide from Cairns. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.