Month-by-month flight prices, weather and crowds for Thailand, scored for travellers flying from Cairns.
The short answer
The best time to fly to Thailand from Cairns is February and November, when good weather, manageable crowds and competitive fares line up. The Window Score peaks at 84/100 in November. Flights are usually cheapest in February (around A$973 return).
Window Score blends weather, crowds, flight price and AUD strength. Higher is better.
| Month | Window Score | Avg temp | Rainfall | Crowds | Avg return fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62Good | 26°C | 15mm | Peak season | A$1,425 |
| February | 78Great | 28°C | 14mm | Busy | A$973 |
| March | 68Great | 29°C | 40mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,135 |
| April | 60Good | 30°C | 71mm | Peak season | A$1,317 |
| May | 61Good | 29°C | 135mm | Low crowds | A$1,105 |
| June | 61Good | 29°C | 131mm | Low crowds | A$1,105 |
| July | 54Good | 28°C | 138mm | Low crowds | A$1,378 |
| August | 52Good | 28°C | 147mm | Low crowds | A$1,359 |
| September | 46Fair | 27°C | 241mm | Low crowds | A$1,344 |
| October | 61Good | 27°C | 194mm | Low crowds | A$1,228 |
| NovemberBest | 84Excellent | 27°C | 41mm | Moderate crowds | A$1,031 |
| December | 61Good | 26°C | 9mm | Peak season | A$1,514 |
Thailand has been one of Southeast Asia's most visited countries for decades, and it's earned that through sheer variety. Bangkok is a world-class food city with extraordinary temples and relentless energy. The north, around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, is cooler, quieter, and home to some of Asia's most beautiful temple complexes. Then there's the south: the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, and hundreds of islands between them.
The food alone is worth the trip. Street pad thai, boat noodle soup, mango sticky rice, som tam. Thai cuisine at its source is a different thing entirely from what you get at home.
February and November are the best months to fly from Cairns to Thailand, when weather, crowds and fares align. The Window Score peaks at 84/100 in November.
February, with return fares from Cairns averaging around A$973, roughly 22% below the Thailand yearly average.
Return fares range from about A$973 in February up to A$1,514 in peak months. Booking in a lower-priced month can save hundreds.
This route generally involves at least one stop. Compare options for your travel month before booking.
See the full interactive breakdown on the Thailand dashboard or browse all destinations. Peak month: November (84/100).
