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$1,145+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CNS
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Cairns

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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Cairns
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This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/33:33 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/82:35 pmCNS - RDU
3 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$3,181
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/33:33 pmRDU - CNS
2 stops29h 27mQantas Airways
Sun 12/86:00 amCNS - RDU
2 stops23h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/19$3,217

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RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/3

3:33 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Cairns

Sun 12/8

2:35 pm-10:49 am

3 stops35h 14m

$3,181

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/3

3:33 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Cairns

Sun 12/8

6:00 am-2:37 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$3,217

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/4

5:38 am-10:30 am

2 stops61h 52m

Cairns

Sat 1/11

12:00 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops50h 24m

$3,719

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/3

9:07 am-7:15 pm

2 stops43h 08m

Cairns

Fri 1/10

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$3,922

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/3

10:35 am-2:55 pm

3 stops37h 20m

Cairns

Fri 1/10

5:35 pm-9:53 am

3 stops55h 18m

$5,578

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/14

4:46 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$1,145

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/14

9:20 am-5:20 pm

3 stops41h 00m

$1,283

RaleighCairns

RDU - CNS

RDUCNS

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/4

5:38 am-10:30 am

2 stops61h 52m

$2,302

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Deals found on 11/20

Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Cairns in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice 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 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.

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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 November 20, 2024.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,237 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,145 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $1,283 and Cathay Pacific from $2,302 one-way.

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

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Top airline flying from Raleigh to Cairns

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Raleigh to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,830Average$1,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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