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Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from $166

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Adelaide departing on 28/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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07:30 - 10:15CNS-ADL
3h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 09:30ADL-CNS
3h 00mdirect
$320Jetstar
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
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07:30 - 10:15CNS-ADL
3h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 09:30ADL-CNS
3h 00mdirect
$334Jetstar
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Thu, 14 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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07:30 - 10:15CNS-ADL
3h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 09:30ADL-CNS
3h 00mdirect
$337Jetstar
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Thu, 14 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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07:30 - 10:15CNS-ADL
3h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 09:30ADL-CNS
3h 00mdirect
$340Jetstar
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Thu, 31 Jul - Sat, 9 Aug
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07:30 - 10:15CNS-ADL
3h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 09:30ADL-CNS
3h 00mdirect
$341Jetstar
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Thu, 31 Jul - Sat, 9 Aug
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07:30 - 10:15CNS-ADL
3h 15mdirect
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06:00 - 09:30ADL-CNS
3h 00mdirect
$345Jetstar
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Sun, 17 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
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21:30 - 08:05CNS-ADL
11h 05m1 stop
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06:00 - 09:30ADL-CNS
3h 00mdirect
Thu, 31 Jul - Sat, 9 Aug
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10:20 - 19:10CNS-ADL
9h 20m1 stop
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11:30 - 20:20ADL-CNS
8h 20m2 stops
$697Virgin Australia
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
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19:15 - 08:55CNS-ADL
14h 10m1 stop
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14:30 - 23:35ADL-CNS
8h 35m2 stops
$753Virgin Australia
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Sun, 24 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
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10:20 - 15:45CNS-ADL
5h 55m1 stop
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14:30 - 23:35ADL-CNS
8h 35m2 stops
$765Virgin Australia
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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Adelaide flight tickets
Jetstar
18 Sept
CNS07:30Cairns
3h 15m
ADL10:15Adelaide
21 Sept
ADL06:00Adelaide
3h 00m
CNS09:30Cairns
Jetstar
14 Aug
CNS07:30Cairns
3h 15m
ADL10:15Adelaide
19 Aug
ADL06:00Adelaide
3h 00m
CNS09:30Cairns
Jetstar
14 Aug
CNS07:30Cairns
3h 15m
ADL10:15Adelaide
19 Aug
ADL06:00Adelaide
3h 00m
CNS09:30Cairns

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Adelaide

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Virgin Australia
11 July
CNS10:20Cairns
5h 55m
1 stop
ADL15:45Adelaide
14 July
ADL06:05Adelaide
5h 50m
1 stop
CNS12:25Cairns
Virgin Australia
18 Sept
CNS10:20Cairns
9h 20m
1 stop
ADL19:10Adelaide
21 Sept
ADL11:30Adelaide
8h 20m
2 stops
CNS20:20Cairns
Virgin Australia
24 Aug
CNS19:15Cairns
14h 10m
1 stop
ADL08:55Adelaide
27 Aug
ADL14:30Adelaide
8h 35m
2 stops
CNS23:35Cairns

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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 have Cairns to Adelaide flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Cairns to Adelaide flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Cairns to Adelaide

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Cairns to Adelaide according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

$166

Fastest flight time

3h 10m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Adelaide

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Adelaide from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $166. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Adelaide found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $320.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Adelaide takes 3h 10m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Adelaide on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Jetstar..
There is 1 airport near Adelaide: Adelaide (ADL)

  • 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.

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  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide

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Rating
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $246Free cancellationRating
7.5
408 reviews
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JetstarPriceFrom $273Free cancellationRating
6.5
456 reviews
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  • 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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