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Cheap flight deals from Chiang Rai to Cairns Starting at NZD 516

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Cairns, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Chiang Rai below.

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  • Round-trip
      • CEI08:50
        44h 40m
        2 stops
        CNS08:30
        Sun, Mar 16|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai AirAsia
        NZD 516NZD 1,180
        56% OFF
        56% OFF
        NZD 1,180NZD 516

        Choose Thai AirAsia flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 516 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI21:30
        32h
        2 stops
        CNS08:30
        Fri, Feb 28|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai AirAsia
        NZD 544NZD 1,180
        54% OFF
        54% OFF
        NZD 1,180NZD 544

        Choose Thai AirAsia flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Fri, Feb 28, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 544 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI10:10
        33h
        2 stops
        CNS22:10
        Sun, Mar 16|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai Lion Air
        NZD 566NZD 1,180
        52% OFF
        52% OFF
        NZD 1,180NZD 566

        Choose Thai Lion Air flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Lion Air departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 566 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI08:30
        34h 40m
        2 stops
        CNS22:10
        Sun, Mar 16|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai Vietjet Air
        NZD 603
        NZD 603

        Choose Thai Vietjet Air flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Vietjet Air departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 603 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI10:20
        32h 50m
        2 stops
        CNS22:10
        Sun, Mar 16|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai Airways
        NZD 610
        NZD 610

        Choose Thai Airways flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Airways departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 610 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI09:55
        32h
        2 stops
        CNS20:55
        Thu, Apr 3|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai AirAsia
        NZD 736
        NZD 736

        Choose Thai AirAsia flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Thu, Apr 3, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 736 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI10:15
        31h 40m
        2 stops
        CNS20:55
        Thu, Apr 3|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai Lion Air
        NZD 761
        NZD 761

        Choose Thai Lion Air flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Lion Air departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Thu, Apr 3, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 761 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI08:30
        33h 25m
        2 stops
        CNS20:55
        Thu, Apr 3|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai Vietjet Air
        NZD 763
        NZD 763

        Choose Thai Vietjet Air flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Vietjet Air departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Thu, Apr 3, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 763 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI10:25
        31h 30m
        2 stops
        CNS20:55
        Thu, Apr 3|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai Airways
        NZD 770
        NZD 770

        Choose Thai Airways flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Airways departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Thu, Apr 3, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 770 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI09:00
        32h 55m
        2 stops
        CNS20:55
        Tue, Apr 15|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai AirAsia
        NZD 810
        NZD 810

        Choose Thai AirAsia flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia departs from Chiang Rai Airport on Tue, Apr 15, arriving at Cairns Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 810 including taxes and charges.

      • CEI01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CNS02:00 pm
        Fri, Feb 28|Chiang Rai - Cairns|Thai AirAsia
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Chiang Rai to Cairns flight time & flight schedules

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  1. DD101

    Nokair Airline

    08:00

    CEI

    1.3h

    09:15

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  2. CX674

    Cathay Pacific

    15:05

    BKK

    2.9h

    19:00

    HKG

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  3. CX147

    Cathay Pacific

    01:05

    HKG

    7.4h

    10:30

    CNS

    -M-W-F-

  4. VZ131

    Thai Vietjet Air

    08:30

    CEI

    1.3h

    09:50

    BKK

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  5. JQ030

    Jetstar Airways

    21:25

    BKK

    8.9h

    10:20

    MEL

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  6. JQ946

    Jetstar Airways

    20:00

    MEL

    3.3h

    22:20

    CNS

    --T-T-S

  7. FD3200

    Thai AirAsia

    09:00

    CEI

    1.3h

    10:15

    DMK

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  8. QZ245

    Indonesia AirAsia

    19:00

    DMK

    4.3h

    00:20

    DPS

    SMTWTFS

  9. JQ034

    Jetstar Airways

    20:20

    DPS

    10.2h

    08:30

    CNS

    SMTWTFS

  10. SL533

    Thai Lion Air

    10:15

    CEI

    1.3h

    11:30

    DMK

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  11. JQ030

    Jetstar Airways

    21:25

    BKK

    8.9h

    10:20

    MEL

    --T-T-S

  12. JQ946

    Jetstar Airways

    20:00

    MEL

    3.3h

    22:20

    CNS

    --T-T-S

  13. SL533

    Thai Lion Air

    10:15

    CEI

    1.3h

    11:30

    DMK

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  14. CX708

    Cathay Pacific

    17:30

    BKK

    3.0h

    21:30

    HKG

    SMTWTFS

  15. CX147

    Cathay Pacific

    01:05

    HKG

    7.4h

    10:30

    CNS

    -M-W-F-

  16. TG131

    Thai Airways

    10:25

    CEI

    1.5h

    11:55

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  17. JQ030

    Jetstar Airways

    21:25

    BKK

    8.9h

    10:20

    MEL

    --T-T-S

  18. JQ946

    Jetstar Airways

    20:00

    MEL

    3.3h

    22:20

    CNS

    --T-T-S

  19. TG131

    Thai Airways

    10:25

    CEI

    1.5h

    11:55

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  20. CX708

    Cathay Pacific

    17:30

    BKK

    3.0h

    21:30

    HKG

    SMTWTFS

  21. CX147

    Cathay Pacific

    01:05

    HKG

    7.4h

    10:30

    CNS

    -M-W-F-

  22. VZ139

    Thai Vietjet Air

    12:30

    CEI

    1.4h

    13:55

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  23. CX702

    Cathay Pacific

    19:15

    BKK

    2.8h

    23:05

    HKG

    SMTWTFS

  24. CX147

    Cathay Pacific

    01:05

    HKG

    7.4h

    10:30

    CNS

    -M-W-F-

  25. FD3206

    Thai AirAsia

    21:30

    CEI

    1.3h

    22:45

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
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  26. FD396

    Thai AirAsia

    06:15

    DMK

    4.3h

    11:30

    DPS

    SMTWTFS

  27. JQ034

    Jetstar Airways

    20:20

    DPS

    10.2h

    08:30

    CNS

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chiang Rai to Cairns?

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Cairns with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Cairns (CNS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chiang Rai to Cairns based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Cairns (CNS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 627.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cairns?

    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Cairns (CNS)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Cairns (CNS): Cairns Airport.

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Flight Info | Chiang Rai to Cairns

Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,469.14 km
Popular airlineThai AirAsia

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