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Cheapest return flight
฿18,473
Typical prices: ฿21,522-฿34,534
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Tue 23/1Sun 4/2
CNS - HKT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
฿13,582
Typical prices: ฿10,373-฿16,030
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Fri 30/11
CNS - HKT • 2 stops
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 35% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS)
Cheapest • Avg ฿20,486 (return)
Melbourne (MEL)
Shortest trip • 15h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cairns to Phuket City (CNS-HKT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Phuket City

Sat 23 Jan - Thu 4 Feb
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19:15 - 17:40CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
25h 25m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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17:45 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
33h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿18,473Multiple Airlines
Sat 30 Jan - Fri 12 Feb
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19:15 - 17:40CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
25h 25m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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18:10 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
32h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿18,671Multiple Airlines
Sat 30 Jan - Fri 12 Feb
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19:15 - 17:40CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
25h 25m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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18:10 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
32h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿19,001Multiple Airlines
Mon 25 Jan - Sun 7 Feb
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19:15 - 17:15CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
25h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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18:10 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
32h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿20,125Multiple Airlines
Sat 23 Jan - Thu 4 Feb
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19:50 - 13:00CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
20h 10m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl
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17:45 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
33h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿20,654Multiple Airlines
Thu 21 Jan - Tue 2 Feb
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09:45 - 17:40CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
34h 55m2 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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17:45 - 08:30HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
35h 45m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Melbourne
฿21,182Multiple Airlines
Sat 30 Jan - Fri 12 Feb
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09:45 - 13:00CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
30h 15m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl
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18:10 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
32h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿21,215Multiple Airlines
Sat 30 Jan - Fri 12 Feb
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11:45 - 13:00CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
28h 15m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl
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18:10 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
32h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿21,645Multiple Airlines
Mon 25 Jan - Sun 7 Feb
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19:50 - 13:00CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
20h 10m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl
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18:10 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
32h 35m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿21,909Multiple Airlines
Thu 21 Jan - Tue 2 Feb
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09:45 - 17:40CNS  Cairns-HKT Phuket City
34h 55m2 stops Melbourne Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
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17:45 - 05:45HKT  Phuket City-CNS Cairns
33h 00m1 stop Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
฿22,075Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cairns to Phuket City flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cairns to Phuket City with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Phuket City?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Phuket City and is 22% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 46% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Phuket City?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Phuket City at ฿17,283 return.
  • August (฿38,267) and January (฿36,152) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 121% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Cairns to Phuket City flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

฿13,582
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 44% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cairns to Phuket City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Phuket City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cairns to Phuket City flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cairns to Phuket City?

    Flights from Cairns to Phuket City usually depart from Cairns (CNS) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cairns to Phuket City pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cairns to Phuket City most commonly connect through:

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 73% of one-stop connections
    • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Melbourne (MEL) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 5% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairns to Phuket City?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Cairns to Phuket City route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ฿20,918 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ฿38,895, a difference of ฿17,977. 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 Phuket City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town, Phuket Town Night Market, and Robinson Department Store. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Cairns to Phuket City?

    There are currently no direct flights available from Cairns to Phuket City. Flights with 1 stopover take between 15h 29m and 29h 17m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cairns to Phuket City?

    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 Cairns to Phuket City changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿18,473 to ฿101,305. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cairns to Phuket City looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cairns to Phuket City are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿15,322, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cairns to Phuket City?

    Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 29m, compared to 16h 01m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and 21h 41m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Cairns and Phuket City?

    Phuket City is 3 hours behind Cairns (Indochina Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Phuket City Airport (HKT)?

    Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿121 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Drive Car Rental
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Yesaway
    • ASAP Car Rentals

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cairns to Phuket City flight?

    Return flights from Cairns to Phuket City range from ฿21,522 to ฿34,534, with an average of ฿26,606 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿21,522 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cairns to Phuket City flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average ฿20,918 – about ฿17,977 less than Saturday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cairns to Phuket City trip for September. Fares historically average ฿17,283 return in that month – typically ฿20,984 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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