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USD 1,268 USD 3,900

Duration

26 h 55 m 47 h 0 m

Stops From Zurich

Departure From Zurich

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 2,969

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 1,269

After 6 PM

USD 1,269

Arrival at Cairns

Before 6 AM

USD 2,419

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 1,697

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 1,360

After 6 PM

USD 1,269

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Layover Duration

4 h 10 m 23 h 30 m

Zurich (ZRH) to Cairns (CNS) Cheap Flights

Book Zurich to Cairns cheap flight tickets โœˆ at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Zurich (ZRH)to Cairns (CNS) flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Cairns to Zurich Cheap Flights. Currently 20 flights flying from Zurich to Cairns. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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Price last updated at 26 Jun 2026 02:02:35
Emirates, Jetstar Airways

USD 1,296

USD 1,269

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Emirates EK | 86

22:00

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

06 h 45 m

06:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Emirates EK | 412

10:10

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 55 m

06:05

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 956

19:15

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

22:25

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Emirates, Jetstar Airways

USD 1,335

USD 1,308

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Emirates EK | 86

22:00

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

06 h 45 m

06:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Emirates EK | 412

10:10

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 55 m

06:05

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 958

17:05

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

20:15

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways

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USD 1,387

USD 1,360

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Qantas Airways QF | 8086 | Operated By Emirates

22:00

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

06 h 45 m

06:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Qantas Airways QF | 8412 | Operated By Emirates

10:10

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 55 m

06:05

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 952

10:30

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

13:40

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qantas Airways

USD 1,697

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Qantas Airways QF | 8086 | Operated By Emirates

22:00

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

06 h 45 m

06:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Qantas Airways QF | 8406 | Operated By Emirates

10:05

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 25 m

05:30

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 702

08:25

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

11:50

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Swiss, Qantas Airways

USD 1,869

Transit Visa may be required

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Swiss LX | 176

22:40

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

12 h 30 m

17:10

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Singapore, Singapore

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Qantas Airways QF | 82

21:00

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

07 h 45 m

06:45

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

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Qantas Airways QF | 922

09:45

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T3

Sydney, Australia

03 h 10 m

12:55

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Cathay Pacific

USD 2,317

USD 2,290

Transit Visa may be required

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Cathay Pacific CX | 6630 | Operated By Swiss

22:30

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

12 h 05 m

16:35

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Cathay Pacific CX | 135

19:00

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

08 h 55 m

05:55

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

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Cathay Pacific CX | 9092 | Operated By Qantas Airways

08:25

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

11:50

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

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Emirates

USD 2,385

USD 2,358

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Emirates EK | 86

22:00

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

06 h 45 m

06:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Emirates EK | 406

10:05

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T3

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

13 h 25 m

05:30

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

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Emirates EK | 5702 | Operated By Qantas Airways

08:25

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

11:50

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Finnair

USD 2,446

USD 2,419

Transit Visa may be required

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Finnair AY | 1514

19:00

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

02 h 45 m

22:45

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Helsinki, Finland

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Finnair AY | 69

00:10

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Helsinki, Finland

12 h 50 m

19:00

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

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Finnair AY | 6433 | Operated By Jetstar Airways

21:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

07 h 10 m

05:55

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Turkish Airlines, Jetstar Airways

USD 2,664

USD 2,637

Transit Visa may be required

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Turkish Airlines TK | 1910

18:45

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

02 h 55 m

22:40

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Turkish Airlines TK | 86

02:25

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Istanbul, Turkey

10 h 40 m

19:05

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 16

21:45

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T1

Osaka, Japan

07 h 10 m

05:55

Wed, 1 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways

USD 2,996

USD 2,969

Zurich to Cairns , 29 Jun

Etihad Airways EY | 144

11:10

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Zurich, Switzerland

06 h 25 m

19:35

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal A

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Etihad Airways EY | 460

20:40

Mon, 29 Jun 26

Terminal A

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

13 h 10 m

15:50

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

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Jetstar Airways JQ | 946

19:15

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T4

Melbourne, Australia

03 h 25 m

22:40

Tue, 30 Jun 26

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Zurich to Cairns Flights Information:-

Looking for Zurich to Cairns Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Cairns is Cairns Intl and the IATA code for the same is CNS.
Currently, there are 9 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 20 flights take off from Zurich to Cairns every week.

Need information on Zurich to Cairns airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Zurich to Cairns flight would be 1268, which may go up to 3841 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Zurich to Cairns

If you are looking for Zurich to Cairns flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Swiss, Turkish Airlines. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Cathay Pacific : 1, Emirates : 1, Etihad Airways : 1, Finnair : 1, Japan Airlines : 1, Jetstar Airways : 1, Qantas Airways : 1, Swiss : 1, Turkish Airlines : 1

To board the first Zurich to Cairns flight, choose Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, which departs at 11:10 The last flight for this route is Swiss, Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, departing at 22:40

Cairns Airport Information

Cairns Intl

About Zurich (ZRH)

Being the largest city in Switzerland, Zurich is among the most popular cities of the country. With a population of more than 2 million, the city meets all the requisites of a stupendous tourist destination. The city is also the financial centre of Switzerland and the head quarter of FIFA. With its cosmopolitan culture, the city counts among the niche places across the globe. There are over 500 bars and more than 1500 restaurants in the city, which bestows it the much deserved cosmopolitan status. The lavishly designed opera theatres, planned classic concerts, append an urban touch to its surroundings. The city has more than 50 artistically built museums, 59 movie show rooms, and 100 galleries, which enhances its likeability among visitors. The official language of Zurich is standard German, used in all official publications and announcements. You can reach the admirable city by landing down at the Zurich Airport, or can also take help from the other transport mediums, such as train, car, bus or even boat. Spend your time seeing the scenic sights of Grossmรผnster, Landesmuseum, Schanzengraben, Zurich West, Bahnhofstrasse and many more popular places. One can also indulge in activities like skiing and can also take a trip on the Zurich See. The numerous clubs and restaurants, like Rohstofflager, Hive Club, and K5-Club add spark to your night-life. The city also has respectful laws for the gay and lesbian travellers, which allows them to enjoy freely and confidently. You can roam around the city and can explore different places through the local travelling mediums like trams, S-Bahn, boat, and even the specialised night buses. You can go for shopping and can spend money on buying the world renowned Swiss watches, Swiss Army Knives, and Swiss hand-crafts. Overall the city bequeaths a promising and an unforgettable experience to all its visitors. While you start dreaming of going to the scintillating ambiance of Zurich, remember to keep a check on all the important requisites like ticket booking and fixing a proper accommodation for a comfortable stay at the place. To resolve this problem, MakeMyTrip has designed an easy to follow medium to book tickets online. They also specialise in booking the best hotel for you, as per your choice and budget. With number of profitable deals and cheap offers, the site assures one a budget friendly stay at the destination.

Important Information about Zurich to Cairns Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date USD null- 29 Jun
Total flights from Zurich to Cairns in a week 20 Flights
First Flight Etihad Airways, Jetstar Airways, departs at 11:10
Last FlightSwiss, Qantas Airways, Jetstar Airways, departs at 22:40
Non-Stop Flights from Zurich to Cairns0
Airport Name & codes of Zurich & Cairns Zurich Airport, Zurich-ZRH, Cairns Intl,Cairns-CNS

Zurich Address

Unique (Flughafen Zurich AG), 8058 Zurich-Flughafen, Switzerland
Tel: (043) 816 2211 | Fax: (043) 816 5010

About Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Cairns Address

Frequently Asked Questions - Zurich to Cairns Flights

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Zurich to Cairns?

There are several accommodation options available near the Cairns Intl. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Zurich to Cairns?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Can I cancel my ticket from Zurich to Cairns without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Zurich to Cairns?

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Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Zurich to Cairns flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Zurich to Cairns. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Zurich to Cairns?

To get cheap flight tickets from Zurich to Cairns, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Zurich (ZRH) to Cairns (CNS) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Zurich to Cairns?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Zurich to Cairns. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Zurich to Cairns.