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Cheap flights from Dubai to Cairns from $1,300

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dubai to Cairns departing on 15/1. 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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14:15 - 05:30DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
33h 15m3 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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19:00 - 14:00CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
49h 00m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$2,232Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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11:45 - 09:30DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
39h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide
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10:10 - 11:40CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
31h 30m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl
$2,319Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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11:45 - 22:30DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
28h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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07:30 - 10:15CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
32h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl
$2,382Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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23:25 - 23:20DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
41h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
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19:15 - 03:25CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
38h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
$2,403Qatar Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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21:00 - 05:30DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
26h 30m3 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Singapore Changi Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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11:00 - 14:00CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
57h 00m3 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$2,433Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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10:10 - 19:20DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
27h 10m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne
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18:15 - 04:05CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
15h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,691Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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08:00 - 17:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
27h 00m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
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10:45 - 11:40CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
30h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
$2,697Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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01:55 - 08:40DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
48h 45m3 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Brisbane
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10:15 - 05:15CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
25h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$2,723Multiple Airlines
Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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10:40 - 17:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
24h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
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09:25 - 10:05CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
30h 40m1 stop Brisbane
$2,731Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
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22:15 - 11:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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19:10 - 14:10CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
25h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,906Multiple Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

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DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/8

14:15-05:30

3 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

19:00-14:00

2 stops49h 00m

$2,232

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/9

11:45-09:30

2 stops39h 45m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

10:10-11:40

2 stops31h 30m

$2,319

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/8

11:45-22:30

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

07:30-10:15

2 stops32h 45m

$2,382

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/9

23:25-23:20

2 stops41h 55m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

19:15-03:25

2 stops38h 10m

$2,403

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/8

21:00-05:30

3 stops26h 30m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

11:00-14:00

3 stops57h 00m

$2,433
Fastest return journey

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Thu 27/8

10:10-19:20

2 stops27h 10m

Cairns

Sun 30/8

18:15-04:05

1 stop15h 50m

$2,691

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/9

08:00-17:00

3 stops27h 00m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

10:45-11:40

2 stops30h 55m

$2,697

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/9

01:55-08:40

3 stops48h 45m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

10:15-05:15

2 stops25h 00m

$2,723

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/9

10:40-17:00

2 stops24h 20m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

09:25-10:05

1 stop30h 40m

$2,731

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/9

22:15-11:00

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

19:10-14:10

1 stop25h 00m

$2,906

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How often are flights from Dubai to Cairns delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Dubai and Cairns have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Cairns flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Cairns flights?

According to our data, Emirates have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 15% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When to book flights from Dubai to Cairns

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

33h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Dubai to Cairns takes 33h 15m
There are no direct flights from Dubai to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from Dubai to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Dubai to Cairns

  • How far is Dubai Intl to Cairns by plane?

    The distance between Dubai Intl and Cairns is about 10839.7 km. 33h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Dubai Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from Dubai Intl Airport to Cairns Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Dubai Intl Airport to Cairns Airport?

    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 Dubai Intl Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairns Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cairns Airport 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 Cairns Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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