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$1,904+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CNS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 February 20, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
1 star

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$1,961
(Air Canada)
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:41 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops26h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/126:00 amCNS - RDU
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,904
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/610:35 amRDU - CNS
3 stops39h 20mAir Canada
Sun 4/137:15 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops58h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,961
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/610:35 amRDU - CNS
3 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/137:15 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops52h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,992

Find flights from Raleigh to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 February 20, 2025.

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Raleigh

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

6:41 pm-11:10 am

2 stops26h 29m

Cairns

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,904

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

10:35 am-3:55 pm

3 stops39h 20m

Cairns

Sun 4/13

7:15 pm-3:53 pm

3 stops58h 38m

$1,961

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

10:35 am-6:15 pm

3 stops41h 40m

Cairns

Sun 4/13

7:15 pm-9:48 am

3 stops52h 33m

$1,992

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Deals found on 2/19

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Cairns flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Cairns flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Cairns flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Cairns flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Cairns

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Cairns

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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 February 20, 2025.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.0

Food

6.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

TPA - YYZ

The pre boarding was a bit confusing but we got through it.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,748 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.0

Food

6.2

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

TPA - YYZ

The pre boarding was a bit confusing but we got through it.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Cairns (average of $1,136). Flying from Raleigh 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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