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$895+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Cairns (CNS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CNS
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,085
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$895
(Kiwi.com)
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Minneapolis to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 2/19:42 amMSP - CNS
2 stops34h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/136:00 amCNS - MSP
2 stops29h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,085
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 2/111:50 amMSP - CNS
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/136:00 amCNS - MSP
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,108
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/12:01 pmMSP - CNS
3 stops35h 59mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/136:00 amCNS - MSP
3 stops32h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/18$2,224

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MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/1

9:42 am-12:00 pm

2 stops34h 18m

Cairns

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-7:54 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,085

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/1

11:50 am-8:50 am

3 stops29h 00m

Cairns

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-1:41 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$2,108

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/1

2:01 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops35h 59m

Cairns

Thu 2/13

6:00 am-10:42 pm

3 stops32h 42m

$2,224

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/1

2:53 pm-8:15 am

3 stops49h 22m

$895

MinneapolisCairns

MSP - CNS

MSPCNS

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/1

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$901

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Deals found on 12/18

Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Cairns in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Minneapolis-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Minneapolis-Cairns flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Minneapolis to Cairns

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 December 19, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Cairns at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 19, 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

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