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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

A$345

A$309

Round trip

August 20 - August 23

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

A$406

A$309

Round trip

August 22 - August 26

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

A$404

A$309

Round trip

August 22 - August 25

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

A$404

A$309

Round trip

August 27 - August 29

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

A$406

A$309

Round trip

August 15 - August 18

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

CNS - Adelaide

A$409

A$309

Round trip

August 20 - August 22

Cheapest
Best

CNS - Adelaide

A$408

A$309

Round trip

August 20 - August 28

Cheapest

CNS - Adelaide

A$370

A$309

Round trip

August 15 - August 28

Cheapest
Earliest

CNS - Adelaide

A$345

A$309

Round trip

August 15 - August 19

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

CNS - Adelaide

A$408

A$309

Round trip

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Cairns to Adelaide: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Adelaide

When looking for cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide, you'll find that April stands out as the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $212. May is also a good option, with a median fare of $231, followed closely by March at $233. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
Fares for flights from Cairns to Adelaide typically range from $227–$370, with a median price of $260. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 22% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal is possible if you monitor prices. New deals appear almost daily, so frequent checks can be beneficial.
Most itineraries for flights from Cairns to Adelaide connect at least once, with only 37.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, 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 takes about 3h 15m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections can extend to approximately 7h 45m. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all types of itineraries, including those with stopovers.
The distance between Cairns and Adelaide is 2133 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, often involving a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Adelaide

Regular price: A$293 - A$635

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

The regular price range for this route is between 293 AUD and 635 AUD. The current lowest deal is 311 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 13-Aug 28.

now A$311

Low A$293

High A$635

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Adelaide

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide is March, with a median price of $185. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $545. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from A$185

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$545

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Direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide

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Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Adelaide

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$573

A$531

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$444

A$384

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$459

A$397

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$454

A$412

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$522

A$483

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Adelaide

Jetstar

Cairns (CNS) - Adelaide (ADL)

Jetstar

A$414

A$342

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

A$582  →  A$372

36%

7 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 14

A$624  →  A$453

27%

2 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 26

A$579  →  A$425

27%

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

A$550  →  A$412

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 for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March offers the lowest median price at $185 for flights from Cairns to Adelaide.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 15m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Cairns to Adelaide is 3h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 62.2% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has offered direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide, with 1 direct deal recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cairns to Adelaide are frequent, typically appearing within 30 days.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Adelaide, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$311

Adelaide main airports to arrive at

Adelaide (ADL)

Cheapest

Adelaide Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Cairns to Adelaide.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$311

Airports nearby Adelaide used as alternative

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne is a major international hub with significantly more flight options for international and long-haul travel.

📍 ~650 km from Adelaide (requires ~8 hours driving or a connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~A$250

Mildura (MQL)

Mildura is the closest significant regional hub with interstate connections to Melbourne and Sydney.

📍 ~400 km from Adelaide (reachable by car in ~4 hours)

💸 Flights from ~A$731

Mount Gambier (MGB)

Mount Gambier is a major regional airport providing alternative access to the southeastern region and Victoria.

📍 ~430 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$776

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon is a secondary airport for the Melbourne region, often used by low-cost carriers and more accessible from Adelaide.

📍 ~600 km from Adelaide (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$389

Port Lincoln (PLO)

Port Lincoln is a significant regional airport in South Australia, offering reliable regional service.

📍 ~250 km from Adelaide (requires a long drive around the Spencer Gulf or a flight)

💸 Flights from ~A$826

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Adelaide

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Best Elite deals to Adelaide

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From CNS

Elite

Jul 12

Adelaide, Australia

79% AI deal score

$2,805

$1,073

Save $1,732

From CNS

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Jul 10

Adelaide, Australia

78% AI deal score

$2,867

$1,152

Save $1,715

From CNS

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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

Elite

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

Elite

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 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $217. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices around $252, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $237. Planning further ahead, such as 60+ days in advance, generally resulted in higher average prices, reaching approximately $466.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is typically around $227 or less. The median price for this route was $260. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $370 or less, indicating that prices above this threshold are less common.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide, with a median price of $212. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $231. The annual median price for this route was $260, suggesting that these months provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

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