Cheapest airlines flights from Cairns to Adelaide

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Cairns to Adelaide, including Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairns to Adelaide according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$104, and round-trip direct flights start at US$255.

Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Adelaide are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairns to Adelaide Flight Details

The distance between Cairns and Adelaide is about 2,129.46 km. The average flying time from Cairns to Adelaide is around 3 hours 11 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$104
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$255
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,129.46 km
Average flight time3 hours 11 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Cairns–Adelaide route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairns to Adelaide

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

The average price of one-way flights from Cairns to Adelaide purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Adelaide is May, with an average price of US$148; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to US$229.

US$229
US$189
US$148
US$108
    Cheapest
  • US$209
    Apr
  • US$148
    May
  • US$155
    Jun
  • US$182
    Jul
  • US$175
    Aug
  • US$149
    Sep
  • US$229
    Oct
  • US$214
    Nov
  • US$199
    Dec
  • US$195
    Jan
  • US$151
    Feb
  • US$166
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Adelaide?

Average weekly flight prices from Cairns to Adelaide by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Adelaide is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$206
US$185
US$164
US$143
    Cheapest
  • US$206
    Mon
  • US$182
    Tue
  • US$191
    Wed
  • US$164
    Thu
  • US$202
    Fri
  • US$181
    Sat
  • US$178
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cairns to Adelaide during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Cairns to Adelaide during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide are available on Apr 29, with fares starting at US$107.

US$135
US$121
US$107
US$93
  • US$133
    28
    Apr
  • US$107
    29
  • US$135
    30
  • US$107
    1
    May
  • US$107
    2
  • US$118
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Adelaide (CNS-ADL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$104 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to ADL on Tue, May 5), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$255 departing on Wed, May 27 and returning on Mon, Jun 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairns to Adelaide with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 11 minutes to fly from Cairns to Adelaide.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Adelaide is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Cairns to Adelaide. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ963 (10:05)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Adelaide, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$104.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Adelaide travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Adelaide is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Adelaide on April 26, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$107.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Adelaide, with Cairns Airport to Adelaide Airport (CNS-ADL) is by far the most common option on this route: Adelaide Airport (ADL).
  • The time difference between Adelaide and Cairns is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairns to Adelaide

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cairns to Adelaide on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairns to Adelaide, with fares starting at US$184.

US$144
US$184
US$224
US$264
US$304
Jetstar Airways
US$184
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
US$206
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
US$304
Qantas Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Cairns to Adelaide?

Total flights from Cairns to Adelaide across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Jetstar Airways operates the most frequent flights from Cairns to Adelaide, with 10 flights per week.

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5
8
10
Jetstar Airways
10
Jetstar Airways
Qantas Airways
9
Qantas Airways
IndiGo
5
IndiGo
Emirates
5
Emirates

How many flights fly from Cairns to Adelaide daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cairns to Adelaide within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Cairns to Adelaide is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Wednesday.

22
17
12
7
Highest
12
Mon
16
Tue
12
Wed
20
Thu
14
Fri
22
Sat
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Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.