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Cairns.1.257 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Nov, returning Sat, 6 Dec.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.257 €, select.
Cairns.1.310 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Thai Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Zurich on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.310 €, select.
Cairns.1.344 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Aug, returning Sun, 24 Aug.Return flight with Air India and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zurich on Mon, 18 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 24 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.344 €, select.
Cairns.1.354 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.354 €, select.
Cairns.1.395 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with Thai Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Zurich on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.395 €, select.
Cairns.1.430 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Thai Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.430 €, select.
Cairns.1.584 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Dec, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cairns on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.584 €, select.
Cairns.1.639 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 22 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.639 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Zurich to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Zurich to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found1.257 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Cairns is 1.257 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zurich to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.257 €.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Zurich to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cairns is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zurich Airport and Cairns Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairns but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairns is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Cairns is UTC+10, which is nine hours ahead of Zurich.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to CNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Currently, 476 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.257 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from ZRH to CNS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from ZRH to CNS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, 69.02% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • If you're getting in on a late Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CNS:

  • Pick up a Cairns Airport rental car and explore Cairns and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cairns. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you'd like to explore Cairns during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to CNS in August. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • Townsville is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cairns. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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