Which airlines fly to India?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from Cairns according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 81% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to India?

Singapore Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Cairns to India

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to India?

Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to India are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to India?

The number of operators available for flights from Cairns Airport to India is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to India?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to India.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?

The required travel and health documents for your India trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at India. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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06:45 - 21:10CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

42h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

22:45 - 15:00DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

35h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

$1,365Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

09:00 - 04:20CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

23h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

01:00 - 08:20DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

26h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,448Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

17:40 - 23:10CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

34h 00m2 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi

03:00 - 11:50DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

52h 20m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,462Qantas Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

06:45 - 05:00CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

26h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

02:00 - 09:20DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

26h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,465Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

09:45 - 22:05CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

64h 50m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Ho Chi Minh City

23:35 - 05:45DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

25h 40m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,468Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

11:25 - 22:05CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

39h 10m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Bengaluru Intl

09:20 - 10:55DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

21h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

$1,922Qantas Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

18:20 - 20:00CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

30h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:45 - 17:20DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

27h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,051Singapore Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

18:15 - 22:00CNS Cairns-COK Kochi

56h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

00:55 - 17:00COK Kochi-CNS Cairns

35h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,051Singapore Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

18:20 - 00:05CNS Cairns-COK Kochi

34h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:05 - 17:20COK Kochi-CNS Cairns

13h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,115Singapore Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

11:40 - 00:10CNS Cairns-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

41h 00m2 stops Melbourne Hong Kong Intl

22:45 - 10:55DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CNS Cairns

31h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne

$2,631Cathay Pacific

Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 15 Jan

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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to India

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Qantas Airways

12 Nov

CNS17:40Cairns

34h 00m

2 stops

DEL23:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

9 Dec

DEL03:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

52h 20m

2 stops

CNS11:50Cairns

$1,462

Qantas Airways

12 Nov

CNS11:25Cairns

39h 10m

3 stops

DEL22:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10 Dec

DEL09:20New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

CNS10:55Cairns

$1,922

Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to India

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Singapore Airlines

3 Dec

CNS18:20Cairns

30h 10m

1 stop

DEL20:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19 Jan

DEL09:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

CNS17:20Cairns

$2,051

Singapore Airlines

29 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

34h 15m

1 stop

COK00:05Kochi

31 Jan

COK23:05Kochi

13h 45m

1 stop

CNS17:20Cairns

$2,115

Singapore Airlines

29 Jan

CNS18:20Cairns

32h 25m

1 stop

COK22:15Kochi

30 Jan

COK00:45Kochi

36h 05m

1 stop

CNS17:20Cairns

$2,477

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CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 10/9

06:45-21:10

2 stops42h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 13/9

22:45-15:00

2 stops35h 45m

$1,365

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 12/11

09:00-04:20

1 stop23h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/12

01:00-08:20

1 stop26h 50m

$1,448

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 12/11

17:40-23:10

2 stops34h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/12

03:00-11:50

2 stops52h 20m

$1,462

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 10/9

06:45-05:00

1 stop26h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 12/9

02:00-09:20

1 stop26h 50m

$1,465

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 3/12

09:45-22:05

3 stops64h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/1

23:35-05:45

2 stops25h 40m

$1,468

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 12/11

11:25-22:05

3 stops39h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 10/12

09:20-10:55

2 stops21h 05m

$1,922

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Thu 3/12

18:20-20:00

1 stop30h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/1

09:45-17:20

1 stop27h 05m

$2,051

CairnsKochi

CNS Cairns - COK Kochi

CNSCOK

Cairns

Sun 6/9

18:15-22:00

1 stop56h 15m

Kochi

Fri 18/9

00:55-17:00

1 stop35h 35m

$2,051

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CairnsKochi

CNS Cairns - COK Kochi

CNSCOK

Cairns

Fri 29/1

18:20-00:05

1 stop34h 15m

Kochi

Sun 31/1

23:05-17:20

1 stop13h 45m

$2,115

CairnsNew Delhi

CNS Cairns - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

CNSDEL

Cairns

Fri 11/12

11:40-00:10

2 stops41h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 15/1

22:45-10:55

2 stops31h 40m

$2,631

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to India. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,077. If you aren’t able to travel to India during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,091.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cairns to India?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to India from Cairns when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to India for around $1,513 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from Cairns for as low as $1,099 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Cairns to India takes 30h 10m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to India

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to India?
Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to India are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cairns Airport to India?
The number of operators available for flights from Cairns Airport to India is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to India?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cairns Airport to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The required travel and health documents for your India trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at India. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Cairns to India

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Cairns to India with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $672	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,583 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,104	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,441 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,215	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,079 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,800	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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