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Cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide from $235

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Jetstar Logo
07:30 - 10:15
CNS
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ADL
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:55 - 14:25
ADL
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CNS
3h 00mdirect
$358Jetstar
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 17 May
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 14:10
CNS
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ADL
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:25 - 09:45
ADL
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CNS
2h 50mdirect
$385Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Jetstar Logo
10:10 - 12:55
CNS
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ADL
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
10:55 - 14:25
ADL
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CNS
3h 00mdirect
$400Jetstar
Thu, 21 May - Sun, 31 May
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 14:10
CNS
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ADL
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:55 - 19:15
ADL
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CNS
9h 50m1 stop
$406Jetstar
Fri, 27 Mar - Tue, 28 Apr
Jetstar Logo
21:35 - 07:55
CNS
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ADL
10h 50m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
10:55 - 14:25
ADL
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CNS
3h 00mdirect
$415Jetstar
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 17 May
Jetstar Logo
07:30 - 10:15
CNS
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ADL
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 09:30
ADL
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CNS
3h 00mdirect
$427Jetstar
Sun, 10 May - Fri, 15 May
Jetstar Logo
09:40 - 20:20
CNS
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ADL
11h 10m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 09:30
ADL
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CNS
3h 00mdirect
$435Jetstar
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 17 May
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 14:10
CNS
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ADL
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
14:20 - 22:05
ADL
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CNS
8h 15m1 stop
$436Jetstar
Fri, 6 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Jetstar Logo
07:30 - 10:15
CNS
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ADL
3h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
12:00 - 23:05
ADL
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CNS
10h 35m1 stop
$442Jetstar
Sun, 10 May - Fri, 15 May
Jetstar Logo
10:30 - 14:10
CNS
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ADL
3h 10mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:25 - 09:45
ADL
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CNS
2h 50mdirect
$444Jetstar
Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Adelaide

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Adelaide flight tickets
Virgin Australia
21 Dec
CNS11:40Cairns
10h 20m
1 stop
ADL22:30Adelaide
25 Dec
ADL06:10Adelaide
5h 25m
1 stop
CNS11:05Cairns
$561
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Virgin Australia
22 Dec
CNS23:55Cairns
7h 35m
1 stop
ADL08:00Adelaide
4 Jan
ADL17:50Adelaide
6h 35m
1 stop
CNS23:55Cairns
$570
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Virgin Australia
22 Dec
CNS23:55Cairns
7h 35m
1 stop
ADL08:00Adelaide
26 Dec
ADL14:50Adelaide
9h 35m
1 stop
CNS23:55Cairns
$578
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Jetstar flights from Cairns to Adelaide

Our best Jetstar deals on Cairns to Adelaide flight tickets
Jetstar
10 May
CNS07:30Cairns
3h 15m
ADL10:15Adelaide
17 May
ADL10:55Adelaide
3h 00m
CNS14:25Cairns
$358
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Jetstar
21 May
CNS10:10Cairns
3h 15m
ADL12:55Adelaide
31 May
ADL10:55Adelaide
3h 00m
CNS14:25Cairns
$400
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Jetstar
27 Mar
CNS10:30Cairns
3h 10m
ADL14:10Adelaide
28 Apr
ADL08:55Adelaide
9h 50m
1 stop
CNS19:15Cairns
$406
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Adelaide that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2025.
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CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sun 10/5

07:30-10:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

10:55-14:25

Nonstop3h 00m

$358

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Fri 6/2

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Tue 10/2

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

$385

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Thu 21/5

10:10-12:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Sun 31/5

10:55-14:25

Nonstop3h 00m

$400

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Fri 27/3

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Tue 28/4

08:55-19:15

1 stop9h 50m

$406

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Fri 15/5

21:35-07:55

1 stop10h 50m

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

10:55-14:25

Nonstop3h 00m

$415

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sun 10/5

07:30-10:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Fri 15/5

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$427

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sun 10/5

09:40-20:20

1 stop11h 10m

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

06:00-09:30

Nonstop3h 00m

$435

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Fri 6/2

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Tue 10/2

14:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

$436

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Sun 10/5

07:30-10:15

Nonstop3h 15m

Adelaide

Fri 15/5

12:00-23:05

1 stop10h 35m

$442

CairnsAdelaide

CNS - ADL

CNSADL

Cairns

Fri 20/2

10:30-14:10

Nonstop3h 10m

Adelaide

Mon 23/2

07:25-09:45

Nonstop2h 50m

$444

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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 $346. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Adelaide from Cairns during September instead. Flights to Adelaide in September, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $364.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Adelaide?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Adelaide from Cairns. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $357. 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 Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $417. 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 afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $362. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $507.

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 $352 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 December 2025, prices for Cairns to Adelaide flights are approximately 11% 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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Cheap Cairns to Adelaide (CNS to ADL) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Cairns to Adelaide

Best price found

$175

Fastest flight time

3h 10m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Adelaide

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Adelaide from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $175. The best return flight deal from Cairns to Adelaide found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347.
The fastest flight from Cairns to Adelaide takes 3h 10m
Direct flights go from Cairns to Adelaide on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Jetstar..
There is 1 airport near Adelaide: Adelaide (ADL)
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  • How far is Cairns to Adelaide by plane?

    Cairns and Adelaide are 2123.5 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 3h 10m 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.

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Best airlines flying from Cairns to Adelaide

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $236Free cancellationRating
7.6
426 reviews
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JetstarPriceFrom $262Free cancellationRating
6.6
488 reviews
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  • Jetstar Flights From Cairns to Adelaide

    Jetstar flies from Cairns to Adelaide around 7 times per week, with 488 momondo users rating the airline 6.6/10. The cheapest Jetstar deal from Cairns to Adelaide in the last 72 hours was $262 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $416 for Jetstar flights on this route.

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Can I find flights from Cairns to Adelaide with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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