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Cheapest return flight
€1,269
Typical prices: €1,348-€1,866
Qantas Airways
Fri 16/11Thu 22/11
DUB - CNS • 2 stops
Top airlines
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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DUB - CNS
Cheapest • 8% average savings
ORK - CNS
Most popular
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 24% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cairns

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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20:50 - 22:10Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
39h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 18:55Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
46h 55m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
€1,269Qantas Airways
1 day ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 13:30Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
31h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:10 - 06:30Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
45h 20m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€1,283Multiple Airlines
14 hours ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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08:05 - 22:10Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
28h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne
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09:45 - 06:30Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
30h 45m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€1,321Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 22:10Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
28h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 06:30Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
30h 45m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€1,325Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 09:05Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
39h 00m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne Coolangatta Gold Coast
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:10Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
42h 25m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€1,344Multiple Airlines
14 hours ago
Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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07:45 - 08:30Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
38h 45m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
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19:15 - 06:00Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
44h 45m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Doha Hamad Intl
€1,381Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, 28 Nov - Fri, 1 Jan
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08:05 - 22:10Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
28h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne
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10:15 - 06:30Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
30h 15m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€1,468Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Sun, 29 Nov - Fri, 1 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 11:50Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
30h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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10:15 - 06:30Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
30h 15m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€1,474Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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14:05 - 08:30Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
32h 25m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
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11:45 - 06:00Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
52h 15m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
€1,491Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 11:50Dublin  Dublin-Cairns Cairns
39h 00m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith
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12:35 - 15:25Cairns  Cairns-Dublin Dublin
60h 50m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow
€1,492Multiple Airlines
14 hours ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Cairns

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What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Dublin to Cairns is the cheapest route at €1,269 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cairns?

On average, a return flight from Ireland to Cairns costs €1,704, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Dublin average €1,704, while Cork runs a bit higher at €1,985.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns at €1,328 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at €1,877.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

Evening flights to Cairns are the cheapest at €1,340 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at €1,786.

What is a good deal for flights to Cairns?

Flights under €1,348 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cairns at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Cork €1,284.

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Key details for flights to Cairns

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

€1,269
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 63% increase in traveller numbers.
Round-trip flight from Dublin to Cairns

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cairns, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Cairns is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cairns is around €1,348 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Cairns flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Cairns, a good return fare is around €1,348. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Cairns in March. Return fares historically average €1,294, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to €446 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to Cairns average €1,340 compared to €1,786 for morning flights.

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