Traveling from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport. To look at all your options, simply deselect 'Direct flights only.' Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a top stopover on the DPO to CNS route.
Once you've found cheap ticket from DPO to CNS, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're traveling within Australia. As long as you have some other identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport is C$412. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$817. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap flight tickets from DPO to CNS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from DPO to CNS. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Play around with filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Devonport Airport (DPO)
Central Devonport to Devonport Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 13 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want a handy hotel close to DPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you're on a late flight from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CNS:
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cairns in February.
Before locking in your flight from Devonport Airport to Cairns Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Cairns, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 31ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from DPO to CNS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cairns
Start your Cairns trip right by finding a great place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from DPO to CNS, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station, Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier and Cairns Botanic Gardens are among the things you can't miss in Cairns.
Complete your Cairns trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Cairns Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Cairns vacation.
