Cheap flights from Cairns to Tenerife from £651

Cheap flights from Cairns to Tenerife from £651

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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£651
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£655
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Cairns CNSTenerife TFS
£661
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£665
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£676
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£677
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Wed, Aug 5 – Thu, Aug 13
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£1,376
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Wed, Aug 5 – Thu, Aug 13
Cairns CNSTenerife TFS
£1,387
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£1,474
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Cairns CNSTenerife TFN
£1,475
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Cairns CNSTenerife TFS
£1,486
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Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
Cairns CNSTenerife TFS
£1,510
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How much do flights to Tenerife cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£651

Cheapest round-trip

£1,376

Average round-trip

£2,037

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Tenerife airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: TITSA public buses.

Tenerife is served by two airports, with most international flights arriving at Tenerife South Airport (TFS), located 61 km southwest of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Tenerife North Airport (TFN) sits just 11 km northwest of the capital and handles primarily inter-island and domestic flights. Both airports offer airport transfers to city center destinations via public buses, taxis, and private transfers. The island's main bus operator, TITSA, connects both airports to Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, and the southern resort areas. Journey times vary depending on your destination and traffic conditions, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

How to get from Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofía) (TFS) to Tenerife?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

55-75 min

€9 – €10; single ticket; TEN+ card offers discounts

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to capital

20-35 min

€3 – €4; single ticket

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

southern resorts

45-70 min

€75 – €95; to Santa Cruz; metered with supplements

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-65 min

€60 – €120; to Santa Cruz; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-70 min

€25 – €60; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

How to get from Tenerife North Airport (Los Rodeos) (TFN) to Tenerife?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-35 min

€2 – €3; single ticket; TEN+ card offers discounts

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to capital

15-25 min

€20 – €30; to Santa Cruz; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest to Santa Cruz

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • TITSA buses accept cash, contactless payment, and the TEN+ rechargeable card which offers significant discounts.
  • Taxis have regulated fares with supplements for luggage, night service, and airport pickups.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially on the TF-1 motorway during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Tenerife

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Tenerife–South
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Tenerife

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Iberia ExpressIBSI2No
RyanairRYRFRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Tenerife

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C16°C
February18°C15°C
March19°C15°C
April19°C16°C
May20°C17°C
June22°C19°C
July24°C20°C
August24°C21°C
September24°C21°C
October23°C20°C
November21°C19°C
December20°C17°C
Hottest Month
24°C
August
Coldest month
15°C
February
Sunny days
349
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
23°C20°C
19 Jul
27°C20°C
Monday
13 Jul
24°C20°C
20 Jul
27°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
25°C20°C
21 Jul
27°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
27°C20°C
22 Jul
28°C21°C
Thursday
16 Jul
27°C20°C
23 Jul
29°C21°C
Friday
17 Jul
27°C20°C
24 Jul
30°C22°C
Saturday
18 Jul
27°C20°C
25 Jul
28°C20°C
Book your trip to arrive at Tenerife–South, or Tenerife-North. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, Iberia Express, and Ryanair. Cairns and Tenerife have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tenerife?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tenerife and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Madrid, Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, Belfast, Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Prague, Bucharest, Barcelona, Glasgow, Nottingham, Warsaw, Tallinn, Amsterdam.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Tenerife?
The main airport in Tenerife is Tenerife–South. It is also served by Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Tenerife?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Tenerife with Jetstar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines, Iberia Express, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Tenerife?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Tenerife, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Tenerife?
Traveling between Cairns and Tenerife, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Tenerife?
There are a number of airports in and around Tenerife. The main one is Tenerife–South and other nearby airports include Gran Canaria, La Palma, La Gomera.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Tenerife depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Tenerife arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Tenerife depart?
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