Flights from New Delhi to Cairns
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tokyo
- 17h 48m
- two tickets, via Sydney
- $638
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 5,552 mi (8,935 km)
fastest
Via Tokyo
Japan
17h 48m
with the connection
New Delhi to Tokyo
flight 7h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Cairns: Narita International.
Tokyo to Cairns
flight 7h 25m
two ticketsfrom $957
Via Melbourne
Australia
18h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $771
Via Sydney
Australia
18h 50m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $638
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From New Delhi to cities closest to Cairns
New Delhi to Sydney
Sydney: 1,219 mi (1,961 km) from Cairns, flight 12h 45m
from $393
New Delhi to Melbourne
Melbourne: 1,445 mi (2,325 km) from Cairns, flight 12h 15m
from $389
New Delhi to Denpasar (Bali)
Denpasar (Bali): 2,134 mi (3,434 km) from Cairns, flight 8h 5m
from $224
New Delhi to Manila
Manila: 2,757 mi (4,437 km) from Cairns, flight 6h 50m
from $182
New Delhi to Singapore
Singapore: 3,124 mi (5,028 km) from Cairns, flight 5h 55m
from $165
New Delhi to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: 3,290 mi (5,295 km) from Cairns, flight 5h
from $148
To Cairns from cities closest to New Delhi
Osaka to Cairns
Osaka: 3,407 mi (5,483 km) from New Delhi, flight 7h 15m
Tokyo to Cairns
Tokyo: 3,625 mi (5,834 km) from New Delhi, flight 7h 25m
from $249
Darwin to Cairns
Darwin: 4,568 mi (7,352 km) from New Delhi, flight 3h 30m
from $219
Gove to Cairns
Gove: 4,878 mi (7,851 km) from New Delhi, flight 1h 45m
Perth to Cairns
Perth: 4,895 mi (7,877 km) from New Delhi, flight 4h 20m
from $173
Groote Eylandt to Cairns
Groote Eylandt: 4,929 mi (7,933 km) from New Delhi, flight 1h 45m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New Delhi to Cairns?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tokyo.
What is the fastest way to fly from New Delhi to Cairns?
Via Tokyo: 7h 23m to the connection, 7h 25m after it, about 17h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New Delhi to Cairns with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Sydney from $638. 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 New Delhi and Cairns?
Tokyo (17h 48m total), Melbourne (18h 40m total) and Sydney (18h 50m total).
How far is Cairns from New Delhi?
5,552 mi (8,935 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.