Cairns

$1,082+ Cheap flights from Houston to Cairns (CNS)

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HOU — CNS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$1,524
(CheapOair)
From Houston to Cairns

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:59 pmIAH - CNS
2 stops24h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/116:00 amCNS - IAH
2 stops23h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,082
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/178:33 pmHOU - CNS
2 stops25h 22mQantas Airways
Sat 8/231:40 pmCNS - HOU
2 stops41h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,193
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/178:31 pmIAH - CNS
2 stops25h 24mQantas Airways
Sat 8/231:40 pmCNS - IAH
2 stops43h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,193
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:29 pmIAH - CNS
3 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:20 pmCNS - IAH
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,295
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 10/238:55 pmIAH - CNS
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/115:40 pmCNS - IAH
2 stops36h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$1,560
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:10 pmHOU - CNS
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:20 pmCNS - HOU
2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,682
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/277:20 amIAH - CNS
3 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Wed 5/144:35 pmCNS - IAH
3 stops57h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$2,553

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HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/27

4:30 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

4:35 pm-3:34 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$1,524

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/27

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 50m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,610

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/27

8:16 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

6:55 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops35h 57m

$1,707

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/27

8:16 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-8:01 pm

3 stops29h 01m

$1,922

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/27

7:20 am-3:55 pm

3 stops41h 35m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

4:35 pm-11:14 am

3 stops57h 39m

$2,553

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Deals found on 1/21

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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 January 21, 2025.
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
483 reviews
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
824 reviews
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.0
Good
8,633 reviews
7.9
Good
483 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 2.8 mi from the center of the city. Cairns is the only Cairns airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. 0 airlines have flights to Cairns from Houston on a regular basis.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Cairns (average of $1,068). Flying from Houston to Cairns in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,397). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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