How to get from Cairns to Singapore

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Port Moresby: about 11h including the connection. Other options: via Darwin, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Two tickets from $465.

Flights from Cairns to Singapore

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Port Moresby
11h
two tickets, via Perth
$465
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,124 mi (5,028 km)
fastest
Via Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
11h
with the connection
Cairns to Port Moresby flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Port Moresby to Singapore flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $680
Via Darwin
11h 18m
with the connection
Cairns to Darwin flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Darwin to Singapore flight 4h 48m
two ticketsfrom $1,053
Via Adelaide
13h 18m
with the connection
Cairns to Adelaide flight 3h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Adelaide to Singapore flight 7h 3m
two ticketsfrom $760
Via Brisbane
13h 18m
with the connection
Cairns to Brisbane flight 2h 18m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $690
Via Perth
14h
with the connection
Cairns to Perth flight 5h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Perth to Singapore flight 5h 20m
two ticketsfrom $465

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Singapore

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, July and September, +30° by day, sea +28° to +30°. In November it is +30° by day and +25° at night, sea +31°, with 26 rainy days.

Jan
+29° +24° +28° 24 days
Feb
+30° +24° +28° 18 days
Mar
+30° +25° +29° 24 days
Apr
+30° +25° +30° 27 days
May
+30° +26° +31° 24 days
Jun
+30° +26° +31° 23 days
Jul
+30° +26° +30° 21 days
Aug
+30° +25° +30° 25 days
Sep
+30° +26° +30° 22 days
Oct
+30° +25° +30° 23 days
Nov
+30° +25° +31° 26 days
Dec
+29° +24° +29° 27 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cairns to Singapore?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Port Moresby.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cairns to Singapore?
Via Port Moresby: 1h 30m to the connection, 6h 30m after it, about 11h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cairns to Singapore with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Perth from $465. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cairns and Singapore?
Port Moresby (11h total), Darwin (11h 18m total), Adelaide (13h 18m total), Brisbane (13h 18m total) and Perth (14h total).
How far is Singapore from Cairns?
3,124 mi (5,028 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.