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Flight deals from Cairns to Taipei

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,038. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Taipei.$930 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $930, select.

Taipei.$938 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $938, select.

Taipei.$948 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Virgin Australia and VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $948, select.

Taipei.$960 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $960, select.

Taipei.$972 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.

Taipei.$973 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $973, select.

Taipei.$1,002 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,002, select.

Taipei.$1,026 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Jetstar and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,026, select.

Taipei.$1,038 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,038, select.

Taipei.$1,117 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,117, select.

Taipei.$1,128 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,128, select.

Taipei.$1,193 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,193, select.

Taipei.$1,197 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,197, select.

Taipei.$1,248 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,248, select.

Taipei.$1,431 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Jetstar Japan.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,431, select.

Taipei.$1,570 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Air Niugini and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with Air Niugini, departs from Cairns on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,570, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Taipei

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Alternative Cairns to Taipei routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cairns to Taipei? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Taipei Sung Shan

4km from central Taipei

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from $1,745

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Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan

27km from central Taipei

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from $930

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Cairns to Taipei: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$930
Cheapest month to fly	September

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Taipei: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Taipei?

There are 2 airports in Taipei: Taipei Sung Shan and Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan.

How much are return flights from Cairns to Taipei?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Taipei is $930. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairns to Taipei?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairns to Taipei. But we found flights with one or more stops from $930.

How many flights are there a week from Cairns to Taipei?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Taipei.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Taipei?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Taipei is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Taipei?

If you're flying from Cairns Airport, the cheapest airport near Taipei is Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan – which is 27.3 km away from the centre of Taipei. We've found flights into this airport from $930.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Taipei on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Taipei on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Taipei. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Cairns Airport to Taipei?

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 Taipei 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Taipei?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Taipei is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Taipei?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. July is typically the warmest month in Taipei, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 14°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns Airport to Taipei with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Taipei.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Taipei: what you need to know

Taipei is two hours behind Cairns, where Cairns Airport is located. Taipei runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your CNS to Taipei flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from CNS to Taipei, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
- Haneda Airport (HND)
- Changi International Airport (SIN)
- Narita International Airport (NRT)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Cairns, CNS can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near CNS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Cairns Airport, 71.55% land on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Taipei

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Taipei flight is $437. The cheapest price for a return flight is $930. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from CNS to Taipei if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cairns Airport to Taipei across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap flight from CNS to Taipei is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a new discount appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Taipei

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

The distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel close to TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and explore beyond Taipei's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from CNS to Taipei.

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)

Central Taipei is about 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). Once your flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your CNS to Taipei flight:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make picking up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Taipei

Visit Taipei during high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cairns Airport to Taipei in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before booking a Cairns Airport to Taipei plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CNS to Taipei in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

More about Taipei

Once you've booked your flight from Cairns Airport to Taipei, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Taipei:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are must-do's during your Taipei adventure.

Explore more of Taiwan

You've seen Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to tick off its top attractions. From Taichung Park to Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei, Tainan is another favourite stop in Taiwan. No visit is complete without checking out Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.