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Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS) from $1,228

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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 31, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,458
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Cairns
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SEA to CNS?

When flying from Seattle to Cairns, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Seattle to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Seattle and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found from Seattle to Cairns. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 8/126:45 amSEA - CNS
3 stops46h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SEA
3 stops42h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$1,869
Mon 8/126:45 amSEA - CNS
3 stops46h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SEA
3 stops42h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$1,870
Mon 8/126:45 amSEA - CNS
3 stops46h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/218:30 pmCNS - SEA
3 stops42h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$1,876
Mon 8/126:45 amSEA - CNS
3 stops46h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/208:30 pmCNS - SEA
3 stops43h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$2,379
Sat 6/224:25 pmSEA - CNS
3 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/297:20 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops36h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$2,840

Cheap United Airlines flights from Seattle to Cairns

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Seattle and Cairns. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from Seattle and landing in Cairns. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 8/1312:55 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,228
Tue 8/139:25 amSEA - CNS
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,232
Sun 8/1112:55 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/206:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops32h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,234
Sun 8/116:20 amSEA - CNS
2 stops40h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops29h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,238
Fri 8/99:25 amSEA - CNS
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops24h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,277
Fri 8/911:35 amSEA - CNS
2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,282
Sun 8/117:16 amSEA - CNS
2 stops39h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/236:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,283
Sun 8/1112:55 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/236:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops29h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,288
Fri 8/97:25 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/236:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,327

Cheap Seattle to Cairns flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Seattle to Cairns specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 31, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cairns in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 6/227:05 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/296:55 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$2,559
Sat 6/224:25 pmSEA - CNS
3 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/297:20 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops36h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$2,840
Wed 6/1211:43 amSEA - CNS
2 stops39h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/158:50 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops34h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$3,011
Mon 6/108:30 amSEA - CNS
2 stops34h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/131:30 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops44h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$4,230
Tue 6/1112:20 amSEA - CNS
2 stops43h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1512:45 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops45h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$4,377
Sun 6/91:14 amSEA - CNS
2 stops42h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/131:30 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops44h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$4,515
Fri 6/211:14 amSEA - CNS
2 stops42h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2912:45 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops50h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$4,569
Wed 6/125:15 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops46h 15mEmirates
Sat 6/151:45 pmCNS - SEA
3 stops64h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/29$4,579
Mon 6/105:15 pmSEA - CNS
3 stops50h 50mEmirates
Thu 6/136:40 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops59h 45mEmirates
Deal found 5/30$4,704

Seattle to Cairns 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Seattle and Cairns in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Cairns in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 8/1312:55 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops37h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,228
Tue 8/139:25 amSEA - CNS
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,232
Sun 8/1112:55 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/206:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops32h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,234
Sun 8/116:20 amSEA - CNS
2 stops40h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops29h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,238
Sun 8/117:05 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,269
Sun 8/117:05 pmSEA - CNS
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/186:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,273
Fri 8/99:25 amSEA - CNS
2 stops41h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops24h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,277
Fri 8/911:35 amSEA - CNS
2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/216:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops26h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,282
Sun 8/117:16 amSEA - CNS
2 stops39h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/236:00 amCNS - SEA
2 stops22h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,283

Seattle to Cairns flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Seattle to Cairns for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Seattle to Cairns should consider booking one of these fares. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Mon 6/108:30 amSEA - CNS
2 stops34h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/131:30 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops44h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$4,230
Sun 6/91:14 amSEA - CNS
2 stops42h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/131:30 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops44h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$4,515
Mon 6/105:15 pmSEA - CNS
3 stops50h 50mEmirates
Thu 6/136:40 pmCNS - SEA
2 stops59h 45mEmirates
Deal found 5/30$4,704

Find flights from Seattle to Cairns within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 31, 2024.

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Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops37h 50m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops22h 46m

$1,228

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/13

2 stops41h 20m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

2 stops26h 19m

$1,232

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/11

2 stops34h 00m

Cairns

Tue 8/20

2 stops32h 59m

$1,234

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/11

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Sun 8/18

2 stops23h 30m

$1,269

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/11

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Sun 8/18

2 stops21h 04m

$1,273

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 8/9

2 stops25h 30m

Cairns

Sun 8/18

2 stops21h 04m

$1,311

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 8/12

3 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Wed 8/21

3 stops42h 52m

$1,869

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 11/23

1 stop38h 35m

Cairns

Tue 12/3

2 stops58h 30m

$1,886

Seattle/Tacoma IntlCairns

SEA - CNS

SEACNS

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 8/12

2 stops48h 20m

Cairns

Sat 8/24

2 stops56h 55m

$2,765

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Deals found on 5/30

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Cairns

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Temperature and rainfall in Cairns by month

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CNS

Temperature

69.8 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated May 31, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Qatar Airways from Seattle to Cairns to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
606 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,423 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,334 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,763 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,274 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
606 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Seattle to Cairns for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Seattle to Cairns for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,228, but on average you can expect to pay $1,313.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Seattle to Cairns for under $4,300?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Seattle to Cairns within the next 7 days for less than $4,300.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Seattle to Cairns round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Seattle to Cairns..

  • What does SEA to CNS mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Cairns Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SEA to CNS flight.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Cairns that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Seattle to Cairns offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Seattle to Cairns?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Seattle to Cairns flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Seattle to Cairns flight deals updated?

    The Seattle to Cairns flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

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