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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns from $776

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns departing on 31/8. 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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02:25 - 22:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CNS Cairns
38h 05m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne
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16:35 - 04:25CNS  Cairns-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
41h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
$2,160Multiple Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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21:45 - 11:00AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 15m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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17:25 - 10:55CNS  Cairns-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
23h 30m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl
$2,217Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
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20:30 - 15:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
36h 30m3 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 16:00CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
40h 00m3 stops Brisbane Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$2,643Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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08:50 - 22:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CNS Cairns
31h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne
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18:15 - 00:20CNS  Cairns-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
36h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,644Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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12:20 - 23:05AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CNS Cairns
28h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Brisbane
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19:50 - 03:50CNS  Cairns-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
38h 00m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$2,653Qatar Airways
Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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21:50 - 05:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 40m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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19:00 - 06:25CNS  Cairns-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
17h 25m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
$2,733Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
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03:10 - 11:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 50m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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10:45 - 04:05CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 20m2 stops Darwin Singapore Changi
$2,853Multiple Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Thu, 3 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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16:55 - 10:15CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 20m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl
$2,854Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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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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16:55 - 10:05CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 10m1 stop Brisbane
$2,905Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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09:55 - 05:30AUH  Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl-CNS Cairns
37h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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06:00 - 10:55CNS  Cairns-AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
34h 55m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl
$2,953Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

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Abu DhabiCairns

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CNS Cairns

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 28/8

02:25-22:30

2 stops38h 05m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

16:35-04:25

2 stops41h 50m

$2,160

Abu DhabiCairns

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CNS Cairns

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 1/10

21:45-11:00

2 stops31h 15m

Cairns

Thu 8/10

17:25-10:55

2 stops23h 30m

$2,217

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/9

20:30-15:00

3 stops36h 30m

Cairns

Sat 3/10

06:00-16:00

3 stops40h 00m

$2,643

Abu DhabiCairns

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CNS Cairns

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 29/8

08:50-22:30

2 stops31h 40m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

18:15-00:20

1 stop36h 05m

$2,644

Abu DhabiCairns

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CNS Cairns

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 25/10

12:20-23:05

2 stops28h 45m

Cairns

Wed 28/10

19:50-03:50

2 stops38h 00m

$2,653
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Abu DhabiCairns

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CNS Cairns

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 29/8

21:50-05:30

1 stop25h 40m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

19:00-06:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,733

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Wed 26/8

03:10-11:00

2 stops25h 50m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

10:45-04:05

2 stops23h 20m

$2,853

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/9

22:15-11:00

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sat 3/10

16:55-10:15

2 stops23h 20m

$2,854

DubaiCairns

DXB Dubai Intl - CNS Cairns

DXBCNS

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/9

22:15-11:00

2 stops30h 45m

Cairns

Sat 3/10

16:55-10:05

1 stop23h 10m

$2,905

Abu DhabiCairns

AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - CNS Cairns

AUHCNS

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 1/10

09:55-05:30

1 stop37h 35m

Cairns

Thu 8/10

06:00-10:55

2 stops34h 55m

$2,953

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How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between United Arab Emirates and Cairns have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 136 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates 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. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Arab Emirates to Cairns flights?

According to our data, Emirates have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 17% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Cheap United Arab Emirates to Cairns flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

28h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from United Arab Emirates to Cairns takes 28h 45m
There are no direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Cairns. There are no popular flight routes from United Arab Emirates to Cairns.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United Arab Emirates to Cairns

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Arab Emirates to Cairns Airport?

    Prices for flights from United Arab Emirates to Cairns Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Arab Emirates to Cairns Airport?

    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 United Arab Emirates to Cairns Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cairns 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 Cairns Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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