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Cairns.C$1,916 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15, returning Sun, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Madrid on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Cairns on Sun, Oct 26, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,916, select.
Cairns.C$2,035 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 18, returning Sun, Nov 23.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Madrid on Tue, Nov 18, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Cairns on Sun, Nov 23, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,035, select.
Cairns.C$2,075 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 10, returning Tue, Feb 17.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Madrid on Tue, Feb 10, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Cairns on Tue, Feb 17, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,075, select.
Cairns.C$2,246 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 4, returning Mon, May 25.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Madrid on Mon, May 4, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Mon, May 25, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,246, select.
Cairns.C$2,326 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 7, returning Mon, Jul 14.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Madrid on Mon, Jul 7, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Mon, Jul 14, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,326, select.
Cairns.C$2,417 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 1, returning Mon, Jun 15.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Madrid on Mon, Jun 1, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Cairns on Mon, Jun 15, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,417, select.
Cairns.C$2,430 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 29, returning Tue, Aug 12.Round-trip flight with China Eastern and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departing from Madrid on Tue, Jul 29, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Cairns on Tue, Aug 12, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,430, select.
Cairns.C$2,463 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 25, returning Wed, Apr 1.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Madrid on Wed, Mar 25, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Cairns on Wed, Apr 1, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,463, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Cairns flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from C$2,326
Aug
from C$2,474
Sep
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Oct
from C$1,916
Nov
from C$2,035
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Feb
from C$2,075
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May
from C$2,246
Jun
from C$2,417

Madrid to Cairns: Alternative routes

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Madrid to Cairns: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$1,916
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Cairns: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Madrid to Cairns is C$1,916. 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 Madrid to Cairns. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,924.
There are no flights flying from Madrid to Cairns, as of July 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Cairns is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Cairns Airport on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Madrid 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, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairns.

Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know

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

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your MAD to CNS flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport. Many travellers pass through Narita International Airport on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Right now, C$808 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,924. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAD to CNS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAD to CNS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • 78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:

Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to CNS if you're on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Explore without limits with a Cairns Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast and discover more of Cairns and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead.

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 centre by car.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cairns in February.

  • Book your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairns Airport for January if you want to visit 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). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to CNS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

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

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

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