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August 16 - August 23
CNS - Adelaide
$273
$255
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August 23 - August 26
CNS - Adelaide
$281
$255
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August 1 - August 5
CNS - Adelaide
$281
$255
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August 14 - August 21
CNS - Adelaide
$272
$255
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August 14 - August 20
CNS - Adelaide
$273
$255
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August 14 - August 19
CNS - Adelaide
$280
$255
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August 2 - August 13
CNS - Adelaide
$241
$255
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July 23 - July 29
CNS - Adelaide
$268
$256
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August 14 - August 16
CNS - Adelaide
$281
$256
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August 14 - August 17
CNS - Adelaide
$280
$256
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Insights for flights from Cairns to Adelaide
How much is a round trip from Cairns to Adelaide
Regular price: $227 - $439
Prices for flights from Cairns to Adelaide are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is typically between $227 and $439. The current lowest deal is $255 with Jetstar, for travel from August 16 to August 23.
now $255
Low $227
High $439
The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Adelaide
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide is April, with a median price of $212. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $545. Prices are generally lower from March to September.
April
Flights from $212
January
Flights from $545
Direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Adelaide
Wed, Jun 17
CNS - Adelaide
Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$493
$417
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
CNS - Adelaide
Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$493
$417
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
CNS - Adelaide
Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$493
$417
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
CNS - Adelaide
Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$489
$426
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
CNS - Adelaide
Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$492
$431
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
CNS - Adelaide
Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines
$476
$419
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Adelaide
Aug 10 - Aug 16
$388 → $268
31%
Sep 1 - Sep 3
$380 → $269
29%
Sep 2 - Sep 3
$378 → $269
29%
Sep 3 - Sep 8
$382 → $273
28%
Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Adelaide
Cairns - Adelaide route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent Cairns to Adelaide fares are above the typical level of $239.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide is April, with a median price of $212.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights are typically 6h 50m long.
The typical flight duration from Cairns to Adelaide is 6 hours and 50 minutes, a medium-haul flight.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route.
Approximately 34.6% of recent deals are for direct flights; connecting flights are more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
Jetstar offers direct flights.
Jetstar is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Cairns to Adelaide route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently.
Historically, deals for flights from Cairns to Adelaide appear frequently, about once per day.
Cairns main airports to depart from
Cairns (CNS)
Cairns Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Cairns to Adelaide.
📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$255
Adelaide main airports to arrive at
Adelaide (ADL)
Adelaide Airport is a great choice for flights from Cairns to Adelaide.
📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$255
Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne Airport is a major international hub, useful for extensive flight networks when Adelaide options are limited.
📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (reachable by car or connecting flight)
💸 Flights from ~$141
Avalon (AVV)
Avalon Airport offers lower-cost domestic fares and less congestion, a good alternative for budget-conscious travelers.
📍 ~680 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$266
Mildura (MQL)
Mildura Airport is a significant regional airport with reliable connections to Melbourne and Sydney.
📍 ~390 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$446
Mount Gambier (MGB)
Mount Gambier Airport provides direct links to Adelaide and Melbourne, serving the Limestone Coast region.
📍 ~430 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$526
Whyalla (WYA)
Whyalla Airport is geographically closer and useful for regional hops within South Australia.
📍 ~280 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$545
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Oct 16
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Adelaide, Australia
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$988
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,178
$990
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,164
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Adelaide, Australia
82% AI deal score
$2,190
$993
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,221
$994
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,228
$994
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,233
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,131
$999
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,232
$999
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,115
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,026
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$2,026
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,026
$994
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,035
$994
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Nov 20
Adelaide, Australia
80% AI deal score
$2,025
$994
Save $1,031
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Adelaide, Australia
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$2,032
$994
Save $1,038
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Adelaide, Australia
80% AI deal score
$2,033
$994
Save $1,039
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Jun 20
Adelaide, Australia
75% AI deal score
$1,579
$1,000
Save $579
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Jun 18
Adelaide, Australia
67% AI deal score
$1,675
$1,307
Save $368
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Jun 20
Adelaide, Australia
49% AI deal score
$1,417
$1,307
Save $110
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Jun 23
Adelaide, Australia
49% AI deal score
$1,396
$1,307
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Adelaide, Australia
49% AI deal score
$1,408
$1,307
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Jun 23
Adelaide, Australia
48% AI deal score
$1,381
$1,307
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Adelaide, Australia
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$1,372
$1,307
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Jun 23
Adelaide, Australia
47% AI deal score
$1,317
$1,307
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