Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Cairns?

Flights from Philadelphia to Cairns usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Cairns?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Philadelphia to Cairns changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,193 to $11,305. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Cairns?

Cairns is 14 hours ahead of Philadelphia (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include: • Bargain Car Rentals • East Coast Car Rentals • Simba Car Hire • Europcar • Ace Rental Cars

How much is a return flight from Philadelphia to Cairns?

Return flights from Philadelphia to Cairns typically range from $2,190 to $2,190. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $2,193 on Qantas Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Cairns?

Qantas Airways ($2,193) and Air Canada ($2,686) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Philadelphia to Cairns according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

14:46 - 11:50PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

30h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 20:35CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

29h 35m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$2,193Qantas Airways

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Wed, 31 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr

12:38 - 22:40PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

44h 02m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

18:40 - 20:26CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

39h 46m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$2,232Qantas Airways

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Wed, 31 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr

12:38 - 22:40PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

44h 02m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

18:40 - 20:26CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

39h 46m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$2,233Qantas Airways

2 days ago

Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

14:46 - 14:55PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

33h 09m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

06:00 - 21:11CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

30h 11m3 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,624Qantas Airways

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Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

09:15 - 14:55PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

38h 40m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 22:46CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

31h 46m3 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,686Air Canada

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Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

09:20 - 14:00PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

37h 40m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane

06:00 - 17:38CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

26h 38m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$2,786United Airlines

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Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

15:10 - 14:00PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

31h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco Brisbane

06:00 - 21:38CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

30h 38m3 stops Brisbane San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,793United Airlines

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Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

09:20 - 14:00PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

37h 40m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane

06:00 - 17:21CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

26h 21m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$3,176United Airlines

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Wed, 31 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr

09:15 - 14:55PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

39h 40m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:15 - 16:18CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

59h 03m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$4,367Air Canada

3+ days ago

Wed, 31 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr

09:15 - 14:55PHL Philadelphia-CNS Cairns

39h 40m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:15 - 16:18CNS Cairns-PHL Philadelphia

59h 03m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$4,368Air Canada

3+ days ago

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Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia to Cairns?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Philadelphia to Cairns changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,193 to $11,305. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
Which car hire options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?
Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Europcar
• Ace Rental Cars
Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Cairns?
Flights from Philadelphia to Cairns usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Cairns?
Cairns is 14 hours ahead of Philadelphia (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cairns?
Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Esplanade Lagoon, Reef Hotel Casino, and Cairns Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cairns Airport.

• Cairns Harbourside Hotel
• Cairns Sheridan Hotel

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