$1,172 Find Cheap Flights from Ireland to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Cairns departing on 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,860
Typical prices: $1,270-$1,811
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/3Tue 24/3
DUB - CNS • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,172
Qantas Airways
Fri 27/2
DUB - CNS • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Ireland to Cairns

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Ireland 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 Ireland to Cairns

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 05:45
DUB
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CNS
37h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 11:35
CNS
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DUB
39h 35m
3 stops
$1,860Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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08:05 - 22:05
DUB
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CNS
28h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:40
CNS
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DUB
46h 40m
3 stops
$1,997Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
20:50 - 15:10
DUB
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CNS
32h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 18:55
CNS
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DUB
38h 20m
2 stops
$2,025Qantas Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
13:10 - 10:45
DUB
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CNS
35h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
07:45 - 11:20
CNS
-
DUB
61h 35m
2 stops
$2,144Qantas Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
13:10 - 18:45
DUB
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CNS
43h 35m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 18:55
CNS
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DUB
38h 20m
2 stops
$2,178Qantas Airways
Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
Emirates Logo
08:25 - 10:45
DUB
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CNS
40h 20m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
11:45 - 06:25
CNS
-
DUB
52h 40m
2 stops
$2,208Emirates
Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 12 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:00 - 09:50
DUB
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CNS
33h 50m
2 stops
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10:30 - 06:45
CNS
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DUB
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,218Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Fri, 5 Jun
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15:00 - 09:50
DUB
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CNS
33h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 06:10
CNS
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DUB
28h 40m
2 stops
$2,309Qatar Airways
Tue, 2 Jun - Mon, 10 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 09:50
DUB
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CNS
33h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 06:45
CNS
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DUB
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,356Qatar Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Mon, 10 Aug
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15:00 - 09:50
DUB
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CNS
57h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 - 06:45
CNS
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DUB
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,373Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cairns

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

How long is the flight to Cairns?

The duration of your flight to Cairns depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Cairns on KAYAK is from Dublin, which takes 33h 50m.

How many direct flights to Cairns are there each day?

There are around 53 direct flights from within Ireland to Cairns every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 15:00 the most common departure time and 60% of flights departing in the morning.

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$1,172
Best time to beat the crowds (36% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Dublin to Cairns

FAQs - booking Cairns flights

  • How far is Cairns Airport from central Cairns?

    You’ll need to travel 4 km to reach the Cairns city centre from Cairns Airport.

  • What is the name of Cairns’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Cairns, called Cairns Airport (CNS). It can also be referred to as Cairns or Cairns Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Cairns.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Cairns are there each week?

    Each week there are around 367 direct flights from within Ireland to Cairns. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cairns

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cairns flight deals.

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Information on the airport you'll fly into in Cairns

Cairns (CNS)