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$1,760+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — CNS
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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$1,760
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:22 pmAUS - CNS
3 stops45h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/712:25 pmCNS - AUS
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,760
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:15 pmAUS - CNS
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/712:15 pmCNS - AUS
2 stops50h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,816
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:41 pmAUS - CNS
3 stops38h 09mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/76:40 pmCNS - AUS
3 stops43h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,859

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Cairns that are best for you.

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AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/21

8:22 pm-9:15 am

3 stops45h 53m

Cairns

Sat 6/7

12:25 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$1,760

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/21

8:15 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Sat 6/7

12:15 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops50h 23m

$1,816

AustinCairns

AUS - CNS

AUSCNS

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/21

5:41 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops38h 09m

Cairns

Sat 6/7

6:40 pm-11:04 pm

3 stops43h 24m

$1,859

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Deals found on 4/17

Compare providers for flights from Austin to Cairns

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Austin to Cairns in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Austin-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Austin-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Austin to Cairns

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Austin to Cairns, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 0.8 - 16.9 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 16.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
819 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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