Cheap flights from Phuket City to Cairns from £250

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1 stop
Sun, May 31
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£250
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£295
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1 stop
Sun, May 31
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£300
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 3
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£334
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 3
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£339
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1 stop
Sat, Jun 6
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£345
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Sun, May 31 – Fri, Jun 5
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£510
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Sun, May 31 – Fri, Jun 5
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£560
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 6 – Wed, Jun 10
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£583
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1 stop
Sat, Jun 6 – Fri, Jun 12
Phuket City HKTCairns CNS
£607
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Sat, Jun 6 – Wed, Jun 10
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£618
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How much do flights to Cairns cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£250

Cheapest round-trip

£510

Average round-trip

£584

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Cairns airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Cairns is served by Cairns Airport (CNS), located approximately 7 km north of the city center. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown Cairns, though traffic conditions can affect travel times during peak periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

single fare; contactless accepted

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

per person; door-to-door service

meets most flights (traffic dependent)

hotel drop-off convenience

8-15 min

metered; airport pickup fee applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest door-to-door

8-15 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

8-15 min

per vehicle; pre-booking required

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

8-15 min

per day; varies by vehicle type

self-drive (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares are metered with an airport pickup surcharge of approximately AUD 4.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public bus services may have reduced frequency on weekends and public holidays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairns

Depart from
Phuket International
Arrive to
Cairns
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Phuket City to Cairns

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
ScootTGWTRNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairns

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C24°C
February29°C24°C
March29°C23°C
April27°C22°C
May25°C20°C
June24°C18°C
July24°C18°C
August24°C17°C
September26°C19°C
October28°C21°C
November29°C22°C
December30°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
January
Coldest month
17°C
August
Sunny days
291
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
96%
25°C20°C
24 May
82%
25°C16°C
Monday
18 May
88%
27°C19°C
25 May
25°C18°C
Tuesday
19 May
27°C18°C
26 May
25°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
26°C18°C
27 May
25°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
24°C15°C
28 May
89%
25°C16°C
Friday
22 May
24°C14°C
29 May
87%
23°C17°C
Saturday
23 May
25°C15°C
30 May
25°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Scoot, Thai AirAsia, and Qantas. Phuket City and Cairns have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Phuket City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Phuket City and London, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Denpasar, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Ko Samui, Hong Kong, Belfast, Siem Reap, Perth, Da Nang, Dubai, Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Manchester, Denpasar, Bali, Auckland, Perth, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Proserpine, City of Newcastle, Hobart, Adelaide, Uluru, Krabi, Queenstown, Alice Springs.
What airports are near Phuket City?
The main airport in Phuket City is Phuket International. It is also served by Phuket International, Krabi, Surat Thani International, Ranong.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
Which airlines fly between Phuket City and Cairns?
Currently, you can fly between Phuket City and Cairns with Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Scoot, Thai AirAsia, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Phuket City and Cairns?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Phuket City and Cairns, 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 Phuket City and Cairns?
Traveling between Phuket City and Cairns, 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 Phuket City?
There are a number of airports in and around Phuket City. The main one is Phuket International and other nearby airports include Phuket International, Krabi, Surat Thani International, Ranong
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Phuket City and Cairns depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Phuket City and Cairns arrive?
What time do flights between Phuket City and Cairns depart?
What time do flights between Phuket City and Cairns arrive?

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