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Flight deals from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 26,367. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairns.R 10,006 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,006, select.
Cairns.R 10,489 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,489, select.
Cairns.R 10,612 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,612, select.
Cairns.R 10,837 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,837, select.
Cairns.R 12,363 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,363, select.
Cairns.R 12,788 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,788, select.
Cairns.R 12,826 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Norse Atlantic Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,826, select.
Cairns.R 14,990 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with ASL Airlines France.Outbound indirect flight with ASL Airlines France, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,990, select.
Cairns.R 15,357 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,357, select.
Cairns.R 17,135 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 17,135, select.
Cairns.R 18,814 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Paris Charles de Gaulle on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Cairns.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 18,814, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from R 12,788
Apr
from R 10,837
May
from R 10,006
Jun
from R 10,489
Jul
from R 18,814
Aug
from R 14,990
Sep
from R 10,612
Oct
from R 12,826
Nov
from R 12,363
Dec
from R 15,357
Jan
from R 17,135
Feb
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Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns: Alternative routes

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

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Paris to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 10,006
Cheapest month to flyMay

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Finding cheap flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns is R 20,012. 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 20,012.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns.
The cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cairns is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle 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, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

  • Cairns's timezone is UTC+10, which makes Cairns nine hours ahead of Paris.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CDG to CNS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CDG and CNS:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Haneda Airport

    • Kansai International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport flight is R 10,006. A round-trip fare is currently R 20,012. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CDG to CNS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from CDG to CNS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

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

Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

  • When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CDG:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CNS instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast to explore Cairns and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairns Airport around two weeks before you travel.

Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns

  • Cairns Airport to the centre of Cairns has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cairns based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you want to go to Cairns during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • August has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CDG to CNS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

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

  • Bowen is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without experiencing Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.

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