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Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand2 stops
DSM - CNS
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CNS - DSM
5120$
4872$
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Mon, 1 June - Mon, 8 June
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand3 stops
DSM - CNS
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways2 stops
CNS - DSM
11376$
11137$
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Mon, 18 May
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand3 stops
DSM - CNS
2969$
2839$
Prime price per passenger
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Cheapest time to fly from Des Moines, IA to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
27%A meal in Cairns is 27% cheaper than a meal in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$27.96
Cairns$22.00
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
104%Trains are 104% more expensive in Cairns than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$2.45
Cairns$5.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
32%Taxis are 32% more expensive in Cairns than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$2.80
Cairns$3.70
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
32%Coffee in Cairns is 32% cheaper than in Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA$8.23
Cairns$6.25
Distance: 13775 kms
Des Moines, IA airports
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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When do you want to depart from Des Moines, IA? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cairns. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Des Moines, IA to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Des Moines, IA to Cairns?
The total flight time between Des Moines, IA and Cairns is of around 23 h and 26 m on average, considering an average distance of 13,775.44 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Des Moines, IA to Cairns?
When you fly from Des Moines, IA to Cairns the average price is $8,872. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Des Moines, IA to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Des Moines, IA to Cairns is $2839. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Des Moines, IA?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 3.70 AUD, 32% more expensive than Des Moines, IA, with a fare of 2.81 AUD,
while train tickets costs 103% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 2.46 AUD in Des Moines, IA.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 22.00 AUD in Cairns, 22% less than the 28.10 AUD in Des Moines, IA.
The price of the coffee is around 24% cheaper in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD, while in Des Moines, IA the coffee costs 8.27 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Des Moines, IA to Cairns?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Des Moines, IA. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Cairns compared to Des Moines, IA?
While in Des Moines, IA temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Cairns's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 22º ºC in Cairns, compared to the -4º ºC average in Des Moines, IA.

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