Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Cairns?

Flights from Raleigh to Cairns usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Cairns?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Raleigh to Cairns.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Cairns?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Raleigh to Cairns. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,488 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,838, a difference of $350. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cairns?

Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Convention Centre and Reef Hotel Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Cairns?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Raleigh to Cairns changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,540 to $5,254. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Raleigh to Cairns looking right now?

One-way fares from Raleigh to Cairns are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $827.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Cairns?

Cairns is 14 hours ahead of Raleigh (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?

Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $50 for economy cars. Top options include: • Bargain Car Rentals • East Coast Car Rentals • Simba Car Hire • Europcar • Ace Rental Cars

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Cairns?

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Cairns typically range from $1,444 to $1,703. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,540, on Qantas Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Raleigh to Cairns?

Qantas Airways ($1,540) and Singapore Airlines ($2,363) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Cairns according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

4:48 pm - 11:20 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

27h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

3:40 pm - 6:26 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

41h 46m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,540Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

4:49 pm - 10:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

26h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

5:40 pm - 3:59 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

37h 19m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,675Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

4:48 pm - 10:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

26h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

5:40 pm - 3:53 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

37h 13m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,675Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

10:05 am - 5:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

40h 10m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Frankfurt am Main Singapore Changi

6:20 pm - 5:05 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

37h 45m3 stops Singapore Changi Frankfurt am Main New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,363Singapore Airlines

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

10:30 am - 2:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

37h 25m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 53m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$3,059United Airlines

Sat, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 17

10:30 am - 2:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

37h 25m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 4:53 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 53m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$3,459United Airlines

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

4:24 pm - 2:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

30h 36m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane

6:00 am - 5:06 amCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

38h 06m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$3,693United Airlines

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

4:24 pm - 2:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

30h 36m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane

6:00 am - 5:06 amCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

38h 06m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$3,743United Airlines

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

6:33 pm - 2:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

28h 27m2 stops San Francisco Brisbane

6:00 am - 7:03 amCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

40h 03m2 stops Brisbane San Francisco

$3,743United Airlines

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

2:16 pm - 11:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

30h 34m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 9:54 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

30h 54m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$4,199Qantas Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Raleigh to Cairns

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 10:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

37h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

11:40 am - 5:06 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

44h 26m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,452Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

6:00 am - 10:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

37h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

11:40 am - 5:06 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

44h 26m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,453Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

4:46 pm - 11:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

28h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:15 am - 8:56 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

26h 41m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,489Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

2:12 pm - 11:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

30h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:15 am - 10:44 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 29m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,539Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

2:12 pm - 11:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

30h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

11:40 am - 5:06 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

44h 26m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,563Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

2:12 pm - 8:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

51h 18m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane

11:40 am - 5:06 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

44h 26m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,576Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

4:46 pm - 11:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

28h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:15 am - 10:44 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 29m3 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,629Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

9:00 am - 5:30 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

41h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 pm - 2:06 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

59h 01m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,115Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

9:00 am - 5:30 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

41h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 pm - 2:06 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

59h 01m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,135Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

9:00 am - 5:30 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-CNS Cairns

41h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 pm - 2:06 pmCNS Cairns-RDU Raleigh-Durham

59h 01m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,322Multiple Airlines

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Cairns?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Raleigh to Cairns.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh to Cairns?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Raleigh to Cairns changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,540 to $5,254. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Raleigh to Cairns looking right now?
One-way fares from Raleigh to Cairns are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $827.
What car rental options are available at Cairns Airport (CNS)?
Cairns Airport (CNS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $50 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• Europcar
• Ace Rental Cars
Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Cairns?
Flights from Raleigh to Cairns usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Cairns (CNS).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Cairns?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Raleigh to Cairns. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,488 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,838, a difference of $350.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Cairns?
Cairns is 14 hours ahead of Raleigh (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cairns?
Some of the most popular sights in Cairns are Cairns Convention Centre and Reef Hotel Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Cairns on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,488, about $350 less than Friday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cairns Airport.

• Cairns Sheridan Hotel
• Floriana Boutique Hotel
• Kookas Bed & Breakfast

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