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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Adelaide

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Today’s best flight deals from Cairns to Adelaide

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cairns to Adelaide

August 15 - August 29

Cheapest
Earliest

CNS - Adelaide

$240

$215

Round trip

August 20 - August 23

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

$282

$215

Round trip

August 22 - August 26

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

$281

$215

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August 22 - August 25

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

$281

$215

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August 27 - August 29

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

$282

$215

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August 15 - August 18

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

CNS - Adelaide

$284

$215

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August 20 - August 22

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

$283

$215

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August 20 - August 28

Cheapest

CNS - Adelaide

$257

$215

Round trip

August 15 - August 28

Cheapest
Earliest

CNS - Adelaide

$240

$215

Round trip

August 15 - August 19

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

CNS - Adelaide

$284

$215

Round trip

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Cairns to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Adelaide

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $212. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $231, and March presents a median of $233. These months provide the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.
Fares for flights from Cairns to Adelaide typically range from $202–$264, with a median of $239. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 50% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you monitor the market. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to set up a price alert.
When considering flights from Cairns to Adelaide, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 34.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.
A typical journey from Cairns to Adelaide, including connections, takes about 6h 50m. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all itineraries, reflecting the prevalence of connecting flights on this route. The overall travel time can vary depending on the number and length of stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Adelaide

Regular price: $216 - $446

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Adelaide is $216 to $446. The current lowest deal is $215 with Jetstar for travel from Aug 20-Aug 26.

now $215

Low $216

High $446

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

Cheapest

Flights from $212

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $545

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Direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide

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Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Adelaide

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$398

$369

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$308

$267

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$319

$276

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$316

$286

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$363

$336

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

$288

$238

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Adelaide

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$404  →  $258

36%

7 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 14

$433  →  $314

27%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

$401  →  $295

27%

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

$382  →  $286

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Adelaide

Cairns - Adelaide route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cairns to Adelaide are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide, with a median price of $212.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 6h 50m

The typical flight duration from Cairns to Adelaide is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.4% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this 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)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

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From CNS

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Jul 12

Adelaide, Australia

79% AI deal score

$2,805

$1,073

Save $1,732

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Jul 10

Adelaide, Australia

78% AI deal score

$2,867

$1,152

Save $1,715

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Jul 11

Adelaide, Australia

78% AI deal score

$2,867

$1,152

Save $1,715

From CNS

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Jul 13

Adelaide, Australia

78% AI deal score

$2,836

$1,156

Save $1,680

From CNS

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Jul 23

Adelaide, Australia

69% AI deal score

$1,260

$905

Save $355

From CNS

Elite

Jul 16

Adelaide, Australia

68% AI deal score

$1,294

$982

Save $312

From CNS

Elite

Jul 07

Adelaide, Australia

65% AI deal score

$1,504

$1,296

Save $208

From CNS

Elite

Jul 07

Adelaide, Australia

49% AI deal score

$1,390

$1,280

Save $110

From CNS

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Jul 11

Adelaide, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,330

$1,280

Save $50

From CNS

Elite

Jul 21

Adelaide, Australia

46% AI deal score

$1,280

From CNS

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Jul 18

Adelaide, Australia

46% AI deal score

$1,280

From CNS

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Jul 23

Adelaide, Australia

45% AI deal score

$1,280

From CNS

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Jul 25

Adelaide, Australia

45% AI deal score

$1,280

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Adelaide

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cairns to Adelaide is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $217. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase to $252. For those planning more than 60 days ahead, prices tend to be significantly higher, averaging $466.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is considered to be $202 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $239. Prices typically range, with 75% of fares being $264 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day window.

Historically, April is typically the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide, with a median price of $212. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $231. The annual median price for this route is $239, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

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