Cheap flights from South Australia to Cairns from $179

The cheapest month to fly to Cairns from South Australia is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $126, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Cairns during the month of August, then departing from South Australia during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $140.

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns from South Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $432. 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 $578. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Cairns.

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Australia to Cairns when you can find flight prices for as low as $359. Flying to Cairns at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $475 on average. Flights to Cairns from South Australia in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

Fly from Adelaide to Cairns for the best South Australia - Cairns flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairns from South Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairns for around $408 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairns from South Australia for as low as $358 on momondo.

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on South Australia to Cairns flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from South Australia to Cairns

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cairns from South Australia according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 88% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cairns. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cairns on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of May 2026, there are 3 flights per day flying from South Australia to Cairns. The most common time of day flights depart is 06:00, with 100% of flights taking off at midday.

21 flights are operational weekly from South Australia to Cairns as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.