Cheap flights from Cairns to South America from $1,216

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American Airlines Logo
14:50 - 08:10CNS-GRU
54h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 11:00GRU-CNS
47h 00m2 stops
$2,334American Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
American Airlines Logo
14:50 - 08:10CNS-GRU
54h 20m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 11:00GRU-CNS
47h 00m2 stops
$2,336American Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 08:10CNS-GRU
53h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 11:00GRU-CNS
47h 00m2 stops
$2,485American Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
American Airlines Logo
15:35 - 08:10CNS-GRU
53h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:00 - 11:00GRU-CNS
47h 00m2 stops
$2,635American Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
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18:30 - 16:25CNS-GRU
34h 55m2 stops
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23:35 - 13:50GRU-CNS
49h 15m3 stops
$3,064
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
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09:45 - 16:25CNS-GRU
43h 40m2 stops
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01:50 - 10:45GRU-CNS
43h 55m2 stops
$3,099
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Sat, 8 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
Emirates Logo
17:00 - 17:35CNS-GRU
61h 35m2 stops
Emirates Logo
01:30 - 10:45GRU-CNS
68h 15m2 stops
$3,322Emirates
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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 15:40CNS-BOG
72h 40m3 stops
Emirates Logo
17:45 - 10:45BOG-CNS
50h 00m3 stops
$3,646Emirates
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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 10:35CNS-GRU
54h 00m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
21:30 - 14:55GRU-CNS
52h 25m3 stops
$5,825Air Canada
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
Air Canada Logo
17:35 - 10:35CNS-GRU
54h 00m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
21:30 - 14:55GRU-CNS
52h 25m3 stops
$5,828Air Canada
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Mon, 10 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov

American Airlines flights from Cairns to South America

Our best American Airlines deals on Cairns to South America flight tickets
American Airlines
10 Nov
CNS14:50Cairns
54h 20m
2 stops
GRU08:10Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
14 Nov
GRU23:00Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
47h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
American Airlines
10 Nov
CNS14:50Cairns
54h 20m
2 stops
GRU08:10Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
14 Nov
GRU23:00Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
47h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns
American Airlines
8 Nov
CNS15:35Cairns
53h 35m
2 stops
GRU08:10Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
6 Dec
GRU23:00Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
47h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:00Cairns

Emirates flights from Cairns to South America

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to South America flight tickets
Emirates
10 Nov
CNS17:00Cairns
61h 35m
2 stops
GRU17:35Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
13 Nov
GRU01:30Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl
68h 15m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
Emirates
14 Nov
CNS06:00Cairns
72h 40m
3 stops
BOG15:40Bogotá El Dorado
18 Nov
BOG17:45Bogotá El Dorado
50h 00m
3 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
Emirates
14 Nov
CNS09:20Cairns
69h 20m
3 stops
BOG15:40Bogotá El Dorado
18 Nov
BOG17:45Bogotá El Dorado
50h 00m
3 stops
CNS10:45Cairns

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CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

14:50-08:10

2 stops54h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/11

23:00-11:00

2 stops47h 00m

$2,334

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

14:50-08:10

2 stops54h 20m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/11

23:00-11:00

2 stops47h 00m

$2,336

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Sat 8/11

15:35-08:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 6/12

23:00-11:00

2 stops47h 00m

$2,485

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Sat 8/11

15:35-08:10

2 stops53h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 6/12

23:00-11:00

2 stops47h 00m

$2,635

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Sat 8/11

18:30-16:25

2 stops34h 55m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Sat 6/12

23:35-13:50

3 stops49h 15m

$3,064

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Sat 8/11

09:45-16:25

2 stops43h 40m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 5/12

01:50-10:45

2 stops43h 55m

$3,099

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

17:00-17:35

2 stops61h 35m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Thu 13/11

01:30-10:45

2 stops68h 15m

$3,322

CairnsBogotá

CNS - BOG

CNSBOG

Cairns

Fri 14/11

06:00-15:40

3 stops72h 40m

Bogotá El Dorado

Tue 18/11

17:45-10:45

3 stops50h 00m

$3,646

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

17:35-10:35

3 stops54h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/11

21:30-14:55

3 stops52h 25m

$5,825

CairnsSao Paulo

CNS - GRU

CNSGRU

Cairns

Mon 10/11

17:35-10:35

3 stops54h 00m

Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl

Fri 14/11

21:30-14:55

3 stops52h 25m

$5,828

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cairns to South America?

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Best price found

$1,216

Fastest flight time

29h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South America

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South America from Cairns in the past 72 hours is $1,216. The best return flight deal from Cairns to South America found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,334.
The fastest flight from Cairns to South America takes 29h 10m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to South America. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cairns Airport - Bogotá El Dorado Airport and Cairns Airport - Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South America: Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl (GRU), Bogotá El Dorado (BOG)
  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to South America?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to South America were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to South America?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to South America.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South America?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South America can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South America. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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