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Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,555 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,555, select.
Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,649 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,649, select.
Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,674 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,674, select.
Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,842 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,842, select.
Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,913 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Cairns on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,913, select.
Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,938 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,938, select.
Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,955 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departs from Cairns on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,955, select.
Dubai.ر.ق.‏ 1,979 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Cairns on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,979, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairns to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in March.
Apr
from ر.ق.‏ 1,955
May
from ر.ق.‏ 1,674
Jun
from ر.ق.‏ 1,842
Jul
from ر.ق.‏ 3,378
Aug
from ر.ق.‏ 1,913
Sep
from ر.ق.‏ 1,649
Oct
from ر.ق.‏ 3,594
Nov
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Dec
from ر.ق.‏ 2,365
Jan
from ر.ق.‏ 1,938
Feb
from ر.ق.‏ 1,979
Mar
from ر.ق.‏ 1,555

Cairns to Dubai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairns to Dubai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dubai.

Cairns to Dubai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 1,555
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Cairns to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Dubai is ر.ق.‏ 3,759. 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 Cairns to Dubai. But we found flights with one or more stops from ر.ق.‏ 3,759.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Cairns to Dubai.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Dubai is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport on Saturday, 3 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairns Airport and Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know

  • Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, making Dubai six hours behind Cairns.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your CNS to DXB flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CNS and DXB:

    • Ngurah Rai International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Currently, ر.ق.‏ 1,555 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق.‏ 3,759. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CNS to DXB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CNS to DXB.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport.

Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, data shows 71.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To get to Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CNS:

Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • If you're getting in on a late Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and see more of Dubai and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai

  • From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Dubai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from Cairns Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CNS to DXB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Arab Emirates

  • You've done Dubai, now it's time to explore more of United Arab Emirates. Travel about 23 kilometres north-east to Sharjah to check off its leading attractions. From Al majaz waterfront to Petrofac and Al Montazah Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Abu Dhabi is another standout destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.

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