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Flights from Cardiff to Cairns

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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 4 Jan - 10 Jan
Flights from just £1,514
£1,514
January
Flight Duration45 hoursFlights between Cardiff and Cairns take, on average, 45 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportCardiff AirportWhen flying from Cardiff to Cairns
Destination airportCairns AirportFor the route from Cardiff to Cairns
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Cairns
One-way average Price£2360The average price for a flight Cardiff - Cairns at Opodo is £2360, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Cairns when departing from Cardiff
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Last checked on Sun 01/11
Distance: 9,505 mi
Cardiff airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Cairns airports
Cairns Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Book your Cardiff to Cairns flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cardiff to Cairns (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Cardiff–Cairns route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
  • Arrival airport: Cairns Airport (CNS)

The weather in Cairns

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cairns, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 17ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: August
  • Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Cardiff to Cairns

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cardiff to Cairns:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cairns. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Cairns

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Cairns?
When you fly from Cardiff to Cairns the average price is £2360. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Cairns at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cardiff to Cairns. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Cairns?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Cairns are August, June and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Cairns?
The best time of the year to go to Cairns when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Cairns from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, June and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Cairns.
How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Cairns?
The total flight time between Cardiff and Cairns is of around 45 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,505.11 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cairns compared to Cardiff?
While in Cardiff temperatures can reach an average of 17º ºC in summer, Cairns can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 22º ºC in Cairns, compared to the 5º ºC average in Cardiff.

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