Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cairns to Adelaide?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Adelaide takes around 3.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cairns and Adelaide?

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The flight distance between Cairns and Adelaide is 2135 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Adelaide?

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Several carriers operate flights between Cairns and Adelaide. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Jetstar Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Denpasar, Queenstown, Gold Coast, Honolulu, Auckland, Perth, Singapore, Bangkok, Osaka, Tokyo, Proserpine, Shanghai, Nadi, Darwin, Hamilton Island, Port Lincoln, Hobart.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Adelaide?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Adelaide and Sydney, Manila, Honolulu, Denpasar, Melbourne, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Kingscote, Port Lincoln, Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, Brisbane, Cebu, Nairobi, Amritsar, Hobart, Davao, New York, Perth.

Question 6

What airports are near Cairns?

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The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.

Question 7

What airports are near Adelaide?

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The main airport in Adelaide is Adelaide. It is also served by Adelaide, Kingscote.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cairns and Adelaide?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cairns and Adelaide thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cairns and Adelaide can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cairns and Adelaide?

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Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Adelaide with Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Regional Express, Airnorth.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Cairns and Adelaide?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Adelaide, 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Cairns and Adelaide?

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Traveling between Cairns and Adelaide, 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cairns?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns

Question 14

How many airports are there near Adelaide?

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There are a number of airports in and around Adelaide. The main one is Adelaide and other nearby airports include Adelaide, Kingscote.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Adelaide depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Adelaide arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Adelaide, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cairns and Adelaide depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairns, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cairns and Adelaide arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Adelaide, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$164
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$190
Cheapest round-trip	$287
Average round-trip	$369
Nonstop flights in May	$190 – $344

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Virgin Australia Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	0 0
Regional Express	RXA	ZL	No	0 0
Airnorth	ANO	TL	Yes	No