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$1,745+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — CNS
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Cairns

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 April 24, 2025.

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$1,747
(KAYAK)
From Houston to Cairns
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/279:55 pmIAH - CNS
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/146:00 amCNS - IAH
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,745
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/58:16 pmHOU - CNS
2 stops25h 39mQantas Airways
Sun 5/112:25 pmCNS - HOU
3 stops38h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$3,141
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/278:16 pmHOU - CNS
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/146:00 amCNS - HOU
3 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$3,188
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/275:49 pmIAH - CNS
3 stops56h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/146:15 pmCNS - IAH
3 stops56h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$3,728

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Cairns that are best for you.

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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

$1,745

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/5

8:16 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 39m

Cairns

Sun 5/11

2:25 pm-1:58 pm

3 stops38h 33m

$3,141

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-7:44 pm

3 stops28h 44m

$3,188

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 4/27

5:49 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops56h 11m

Cairns

Wed 5/14

6:15 pm-12:11 pm

3 stops56h 56m

$3,728

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

7:31 am-10:45 am

2 stops36h 14m

$3,822

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

8:00 pm-5:55 am

2 stops42h 55m

$5,792

HoustonCairns

IAH - CNS

IAHCNS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

6:13 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops54h 42m

$6,916

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/22

8:16 pm-11:35 am

2 stops48h 19m

$9,774

HoustonCairns

HOU - CNS

HOUCNS

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/22

2:28 pm-11:05 am

3 stops29h 37m

$17,410

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Deals found on 4/22

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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 April 24, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
469 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
826 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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 Canada
7.0
Good
9,192 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $6,917. Air New Zealand flights start at $7,684 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $9,774 one-way.

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

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  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Cairns?

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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 $1,134). 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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