What percentage of Adelaide to Cairns flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.6% of flights from Adelaide to Cairns were direct. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers was one. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel times.

How long does it take to fly from Adelaide to Cairns?

The typical direct flight from Adelaide to Cairns has a duration of 3 hours and 0 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 2133 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting flights.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Adelaide to Cairns?

Historically, good prices on flights from Adelaide to Cairns are frequent. This route is consistently identified as one that offers regular opportunities for travelers to find competitive fares. Over the trailing 30 days, deals have been available with high regularity, making it a favorable route for budget-conscious planning.

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Adelaide to Cairns: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Cairns

Right now, only 5% of recent fares from Adelaide to Cairns are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $205–$482, with a median of $269. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, suggesting prices are elevated at this time. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Adelaide to Cairns, the cheapest time to fly is typically in November, with a median fare of $160. Other cost-effective months include September, where the median fare is $169, and October, with a median fare of $185.

A typical journey from Adelaide to Cairns takes approximately 3h 0m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, a typical journey including connections can extend to 8h 30m. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2133 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 28.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which contributes to the longer overall journey times.

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Cairns

Regular price: A$616 - A$775

Prices for flights from Adelaide to Cairns are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Adelaide to Cairns typically range from 616 AUD to 775 AUD. The current lowest deal is 357 AUD on Kayak for travel from Sep 6-Sep 13.

now A$357

Low A$616

High A$775

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Cairns

The cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cairns is November, with a median price of $169. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $464. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$169

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$464

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Direct flights from Adelaide to Cairns

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Adelaide to Cairns

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Cairns

Adelaide (ADL) - Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar

A$987

A$620

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Cairns

Adelaide (ADL) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$897

A$669

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Cairns

Adelaide (ADL) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$995

A$687

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Cairns

Adelaide (ADL) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$987

A$702

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Cairns

Adelaide (ADL) - Cairns (CNS)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$999

A$702

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ADL - Cairns

Adelaide (ADL) - Cairns (CNS)

Jetstar

A$688

A$522

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 13

A$760 → A$356

53%

4 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 5

A$983 → A$613

38%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$966 → A$631

35%

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A$970 → A$653

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Adelaide to Cairns

Adelaide - Cairns route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Adelaide to Cairns are above the typical level at $357.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $160 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 0m

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 3h 0m, while connecting flights average 8h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 71.4% of recent routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Adelaide to Cairns appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Adelaide main airports to depart from

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a convenient and budget-friendly option for flights to Cairns.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$314

Cairns main airports to arrive at

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is ideal for direct access to Cairns and the surrounding tropical north.

📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$312

Airports nearby Cairns used as alternative

Townsville (TSV)

Townsville Airport can be a useful alternative due to its proximity and frequent jet services.

📍 ~350 km from Cairns (approximately 4-5 hours drive from Cairns)

💸 Flights from ~A$459

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairns

$1,000

Save $560

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairns

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Adelaide to Cairns are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this booking window, the average price was $225. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $244, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $250. Prices tend to be higher further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $369.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Adelaide to Cairns was considered to be $205 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $269. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $482 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $205 threshold.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Cairns, with a median price of $160. September also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $169. October followed with a median price of $185, which was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, despite being one of the cheapest overall. The annual median price for this route was $269, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Adelaide to Cairns: Overview

Insights for flights from Adelaide to Cairns

How much is a round trip from Adelaide to Cairns

Regular price: A$616 - A$775

Prices for flights from Adelaide to Cairns are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Adelaide to Cairns typically range from 616 AUD to 775 AUD. The current lowest deal is 357 AUD on Kayak for travel from Sep 6-Sep 13.

now A$357

Low A$616

High A$775

The cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to Cairns

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$169

July

Most Expensive

Flights from A$464

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec