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Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Adelaide flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Compare routes from Cairns to Adelaide below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Adelaide.

Cairns to Adelaide: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$177
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week33

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Adelaide: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Adelaide is $177. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Cairns to Adelaide.
Qantas, Jetstar and Emirates fly direct from Cairns to Adelaide.
As of May 2024, there are 36 flights per week flying from Cairns to Adelaide.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Adelaide is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport on Thursday, 7 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Adelaide but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Adelaide is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Adelaide.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

How easy is it to depart from Cairns?

Cairns Airport is one of Queensland’s busiest airports, with 2 easy-to-navigate terminals. Australia.

  • Domestic Terminal (T2) – flights to Adelaide will depart from this terminal.

This airport provides travellers with access to cash machines, gift shops, WiFi, information points, restaurants, and airline lounges. The terminals are connected via a walkway.

Arrive at this airport at least 1 hour before your flight is due to depart.

What do I need before I depart from Cairns?

  • A form of photo-ID is required for domestic air travel.
  • Please be aware, that if you are not an Australian citizen or resident, you may need to carry your passport.

What information do I need to know before arriving in Adelaide?

Adelaide Airport is a single terminal facility, and the primary hub for South Australia and the city of Adelaide.

  • Main Terminal – all flights from Cairns will fly into this terminal.

This terminal has free WiFi, ATMs, cafes, restaurants, shops, executive lounges and information desks.

What is the weather like in Adelaide?

  • Adelaide experiences averages of 29°C in the summertime, and 8-16°C in the wintertime.

Is there a time difference between Cairns and Adelaide?

  • Adelaide is 1.5 hours behind Cairns during Standard Time (ST), and 30 minutes behind Cairns during Daylight Savings Time (DST).

Is Adelaide cheaper than Cairns?

Adelaide and Cairns are fairly comparable in price, barring accommodation, which trends more expensive in Adelaide. However, it is easy to save money in this city, and there are lots of free things to do in Adelaide.

  Cairns Adelaide
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $80 $75
Average cost of a coffee $4.50 $4.15
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $25 $25


Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of October 2017


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