Cheapest airlines flights from Hong Kong to Cairns

You can pick from 1 carriers that fly from Hong Kong to Cairns including Cathay Pacific, , , with Cathay Pacific serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search for direct flights from Hong Kong to Cairns in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at 4,208 KZT, and round-trip direct flights start at 5,180 KZT.

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

Hong Kong to Cairns Flight Details

The distance between Hong Kong and Cairns is about 5,549.75 km. The average flying time from Hong Kong to Cairns is around 7 hours 25 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price2,138 KZT
Cheapest return ticket price4,648 KZT
Cheapest monthDecember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance5,549.75 km
Average flight time7 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineCathay Pacific

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Hong Kong to Cairns?

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Cairns: Feb 22 to Mar 1 — one-way prices start at 1,894 KZT.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Cairns (HKG-CNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hong Kong Airlines offers one-way fares as low as 2,138 KZT on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. HKG to CNS on Wed, Feb 4), while Hong Kong Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from 4,648 KZT departing on Mon, Feb 2 and returning on Fri, Feb 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Hong Kong to Cairns with the following airlines, including: Cathay Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 7 hours 25 minutes to fly from Hong Kong to Cairns.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Hong Kong to Cairns 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 1 flight per week flying from Hong Kong to Cairns. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Cathay Pacific: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- CX147 (01:03)
  • To find best deals on flights from Hong Kong to Cairns, 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 Wed, Feb 4, with one-way flights priced at just 2,138 KZT.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Cathay Pacific.
    · 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 Cairns travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Cairns is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Hong Kong to Cairns on December 18, 2025 with HK Express, with prices starting at 1,497 KZT.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairns, with Hong Kong International Airport to Cairns Airport (HKG-CNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The time difference between Cairns and Hong Kong is 2h.
  • 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.