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$2,378 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Cairns – Compare and Save

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Thu 27/8Thu 3/9
DXB - CNS • 2 stops
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Cairns (DXB-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Cairns

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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10:10 - 22:25DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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06:45 - 13:45CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
37h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi
$2,378Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
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10:20 - 20:50DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
28h 30m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne
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19:00 - 17:40CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
28h 40m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$2,602Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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20:30 - 15:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
36h 30m3 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Brisbane
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06:00 - 16:00CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
40h 00m3 stops Brisbane Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
$2,654Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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15:25 - 12:55DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
63h 30m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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15:35 - 00:05CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
38h 30m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$2,684Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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22:15 - 11:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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16:55 - 10:15CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 20m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl
$2,867Multiple Airlines
Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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22:15 - 11:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
30h 45m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Port Moresby Jackson Fld
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16:55 - 10:05CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 10m1 stop Brisbane
$2,918Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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10:00 - 17:00DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
25h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
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06:45 - 04:05CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
27h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi
$2,935Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
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03:10 - 05:30DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
20h 20m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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19:00 - 22:10CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
33h 10m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl
$2,942Multiple Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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00:30 - 17:10DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
34h 40m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Brisbane
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13:55 - 05:20CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
21h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$2,973Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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22:15 - 09:45DXB  Dubai Intl-CNS Cairns
53h 30m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Melbourne
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16:55 - 05:20CNS  Cairns-DXB Dubai Intl
18h 25m1 stop Brisbane
$3,145Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How often are flights from Dubai to Cairns delayed?

Weekly flights between Dubai and Cairns historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 122 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Cairns flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Cairns flights?

Based on our data, Emirates have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 15% of their flights encountering any delays.

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$2,378
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FAQs for booking flights from Dubai to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Cairns?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Cairns was $2,378 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Cairns?

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in Cairns is Cairns.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Cairns?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Cairns?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Cairns.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Cairns?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Cairns?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Cairns?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Dubai (DXB)
Cairns (CNS)