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Flights from Cairns to Rabaul District

Search cheap flights from Cairns to Rabaul District in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$316, and round-trip tickets start at US$558.

      • CNS 07:00
        10h
        1 stop
        RAB 17:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Fri, Jul 31 | Air Niugini
        RAB 06:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | PNG Air
        US$558 US$838
        33% off
        33% off
        US$838 US$558
      • CNS 07:00
        9h
        1 stop
        RAB 16:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Sun, Jun 14 | Air Niugini
        RAB 15:10
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Fri, Jun 19 | PNG Air
        US$575 US$838
        31% off
        31% off
        US$838 US$575
      • CNS 07:00
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        RAB 08:25
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Thu, Jul 30 | Air Niugini
        RAB 09:25
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Sun, Aug 2 | Air Niugini
        US$603 US$838
        28% off
        28% off
        US$838 US$603
      • CNS 07:00
        10h
        1 stop
        RAB 17:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Thu, Aug 6 | Air Niugini
        RAB 11:40
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | PNG Air
        US$603
        28% off
        US$838 US$603
      • CNS 07:00
        10h
        1 stop
        RAB 17:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Wed, Aug 5 | Air Niugini
        RAB 11:40
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Tue, Aug 11 | PNG Air
        US$605
        28% off
        US$838 US$605
      • CNS 07:00
        10h
        1 stop
        RAB 17:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Fri, Jul 17 | Air Niugini
        RAB 15:10
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Fri, Jul 24 | PNG Air
        US$620
        26% off
        US$838 US$620
      • CNS 07:00
        26h
        1 stop
        RAB 09:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Mon, Jul 6 | Air Niugini
        RAB 06:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Fri, Jul 10 | PNG Air
        US$624
        26% off
        US$838 US$624
      • CNS 12:00
        4h 50m
        1 stop
        RAB 16:50
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Wed, Jun 24 | Air Niugini
        RAB 09:25
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Wed, Jul 1 | Air Niugini
        US$631
        25% off
        US$838 US$631
      • CNS 07:00
        10h
        1 stop
        RAB 17:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Fri, Jul 3 | Air Niugini
        RAB 06:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Fri, Jul 10 | PNG Air
        US$649
        23% off
        US$838 US$649
      • CNS 12:00
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        RAB 08:25
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Mon, Jun 29 | Air Niugini
        RAB 06:15
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:30
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Fri, Jul 3 | PNG Air
        US$662
        21% off
        US$838 US$662
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAB 14:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Sat, Jun 13 | Normal Airline
        RAB 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 16:00
        Rabaul District - Cairns | Mon, Jun 15 | Normal Airline
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      • CNS 07:00
        10h
        1 stop
        RAB 17:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Sat, Jul 4 | Air Niugini
        US$316 US$441
        28% off
        28% off
        US$441 US$316
      • CNS 07:00
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        RAB 08:25
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Sun, Jun 28 | Air Niugini
        US$335 US$441
        24% off
        24% off
        US$441 US$335
      • CNS 07:00
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        RAB 08:25
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Fri, Jul 10 | Air Niugini
        US$336 US$441
        24% off
        24% off
        US$441 US$336
      • CNS 07:00
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        RAB 08:25
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Sat, Jun 13 | Air Niugini
        US$339
        23% off
        US$441 US$339
      • CNS 12:00
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        RAB 07:55
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Thu, Jul 9 | Air Niugini
        US$348
        21% off
        US$441 US$348
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAB 14:00
        Cairns - Rabaul District | Sat, Jun 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Rabaul District are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairns to Rabaul District Flight Details

The distance between Cairns and Rabaul District is about 1,570.41 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$316
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$558
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance1,570.41 km
Flight statistics for the Cairns–Rabaul District route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Rabaul District (CNS-RAB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Niugini offers one-way fares as low as US$316 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to RAB on Sat, Jul 4), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$558 departing on Fri, Jul 31 and returning on Fri, Aug 7.
  • 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 Rabaul District 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Rabaul District, 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 Sat, Jul 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$316.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Niugini.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rabaul District travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Rabaul District is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Rabaul District on June 24, 2026 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at US$620.
  • The time difference between Rabaul District and Cairns is 0h.
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