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Cheapest return flight
€1,285
Typical prices: €1,253-€1,707
Qantas Airways
Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
DUB - CNS • 2 stops
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Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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ORK - CNS
Cheapest • 8% average savings
DUB - CNS
Most popular
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 25% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights to Cairns

 
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Recent return flight deals to Cairns

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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20:50 - 11:20DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
28h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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09:45 - 11:20CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
35h 35m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl
€1,285Qantas Airways
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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13:10 - 17:15DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
42h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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17:40 - 18:55CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
35h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
€1,288Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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22:00 - 08:30DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
49h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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17:40 - 18:55CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
35h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
€1,291Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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22:00 - 08:30DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
49h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 12:20CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
39h 20m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
€1,309Qantas Airways
Thu, 11 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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07:45 - 14:55DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
45h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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15:45 - 12:35CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
54h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
€1,414Qatar Airways
Thu, 11 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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21:20 - 11:05DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
51h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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15:45 - 06:00CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
48h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
€1,420Qatar Airways
Thu, 11 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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07:45 - 14:55DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
45h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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15:45 - 12:35CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
54h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl
€1,422Qatar Airways
Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 16:55DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
33h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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08:00 - 10:10CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
35h 10m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow
€1,453Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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14:20 - 08:45DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
33h 25m3 stops Dubai Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
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15:40 - 11:20CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
29h 40m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl
€1,490Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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20:50 - 16:50DUB  Dublin-CNS Cairns
34h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane
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06:50 - 09:55CNS  Cairns-DUB Dublin
37h 05m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow
€1,498Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Ireland to Cairns flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Ireland to Cairns with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Cairns?

Dublin to Cairns is the cheapest route at €1,285 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Cairns?

A return flight to Cairns costs €1,461 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Cork average €1,253, while Dublin runs a bit higher at €1,481.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairns at €1,274 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at €1,744.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cairns?

Evening flights to Cairns are the cheapest at €1,126 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at €1,684.

What is a good deal for flights to Cairns?

Flights under €1,253 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Cairns at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Cork €1,201.

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Key details for flights to Cairns

Low season

October
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.

When to book flights to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Cairns, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Cairns is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Cairns is around €1,253 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Cairns flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Cairns, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around €1,253 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Cairns in March. Return fares historically average €1,099 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to €557 per return. Afternoon flights to Cairns average €1,126 compared to €1,684 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

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