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Flights from Cairns to Zurich

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

One way from
$1,501
Singapore Airlines, Mon 30 Nov, 1 stop in Singapore, 22h 20m. Lowest we found on Sat 31 Oct; fares change daily.
Distance
14,850 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 18h 35m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Zurich
9 h behind
Cairns today; 8 h behind in July
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Airlines on Cairns to Zurich

The lowest one-way fare from each airline for Mon 30 Nov, checked Sat 31 Oct.

  • Singapore Airlines 1 stop, 22h 20mfrom $1,501
  • Qatar Airways 2 stops, 46h 35mfrom $1,993
  • Etihad Airways 2 stops, 29h 45mfrom $2,051
  • Lufthansa 1 stop, 20h 35mfrom $2,343

Say it your way

Tap one to start with it typed, then change the dates or people to suit.

How booking Cairns to Zurich works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Cairns to Zurich on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Switzerland needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Cairns to Zurich: questions

How long is the flight from Cairns to Zurich?

About 18h 35m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop. The cheapest fare we found, with Singapore Airlines on Mon 30 Nov, was 1 stop in Singapore, 22h 20m.

Is there a direct flight from Cairns to Zurich?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

Which airlines fly from Cairns to Zurich?

For Mon 30 Nov, the lowest one-way fares came from Singapore Airlines ($1,501, 1 stop), Qatar Airways ($1,993, 2 stops), Etihad Airways ($2,051, 2 stops) and Lufthansa ($2,343, 1 stop). Search your dates to see every airline’s fares.

How far is Zurich from Cairns?

14,850 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Zurich?

Zurich is 9 hours behind Cairns in January and 8 hours behind Cairns in July. The gap moves between 8 and 9 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

How much is a flight from Cairns to Zurich?

The lowest one-way fare we found was $1,501 with Singapore Airlines, for Mon 30 Nov, checked Sat 31 Oct. Fares change daily; search your dates for today’s.

Do I need a passport to fly Cairns to Zurich?

Yes, it is an international flight to Switzerland. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Switzerland before you go.

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