Flying from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): what you need to know
Dallas is 15 hours behind Cairns and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CNS to DFW flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CNS and DFW include:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight is AED 5,156. A return fare right now is AED 6,707. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CNS to DFW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Handy information about Cairns Airport (CNS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairns Airport, 71.55% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cairns Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Cairns. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CNS:
Arriving at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Grab a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car and discover Dallas and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Europcar and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas
DFW is located at International Pkwy.
From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 3 hours 55 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Dallas in February.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairns Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CNS to DFW in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Dallas is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 370 kilometers south of Dallas, a visit to Houston will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 402 kilometers south-west of Dallas, San Antonio is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
