Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Changi International Airport (SIN): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport.
Singapore's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Singapore two hours behind Cairns.
Each week, there are six Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport flights. To take off early, pick the 18:15 Singapore Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:35 with Singapore Airlines.
Your CNS to SIN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Singapore Airlines is your gateway to discovering Singapore (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Singapore!). Check out the direct flights from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Singapore Airlines on this route.
Singapore Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CNS to SIN flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CNS and SIN include:
Darwin International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Changi International Airport (SIN)
At the moment, C$231 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$455. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CNS to SIN by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CNS to SIN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
Of the departures from Cairns Airport, 71.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cairns Airport from central Cairns, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CNS? If you're catching an early flight from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you have a late Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near SIN:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Changi International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Singapore and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Changi International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Changi International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Singapore. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Changi International Airport (SIN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Singapore. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Cairns Airport to Changi International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CNS to SIN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.