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CNS — SYD
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

What to know about flights from Cairns

Discover essential information about flights departing from Cairns, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Cairns airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

C$ 106

Most popular destination

Brisbane (BNE)
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns is currently to Brisbane.
Brisbane (BNE) is currently the most popular flight destination from Cairns.

Cheapest flights from Cairns

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches.
Fri 3/57:15 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/58:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 443
Thu 9/510:10 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sat 11/56:40 a.m.MEL - CNS
1 stop7h 45mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 443
Thu 23/51:00 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Thu 30/56:25 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 453
Fri 3/510:10 a.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Mon 20/56:00 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 26/4C$ 560
Thu 13/61:45 p.m.CNS - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 19/69:45 a.m.MEL - CNS
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4C$ 584
Thu 9/58:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/59:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
2 stops14h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4C$ 599
Thu 9/58:50 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/59:25 p.m.BNE - CNS
2 stops14h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 613
Sat 4/56:00 a.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/54:30 p.m.MEL - CNS
2 stops7h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 654
Fri 17/54:35 p.m.CNS - MEL
1 stop5h 30mVirgin Australia
Mon 19/84:30 p.m.MEL - CNS
2 stops6h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 680

Last-minute flight deals from Cairns

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Wed 1/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 5/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4C$ 176
Wed 1/56:55 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Fri 3/57:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/4C$ 327
Sun 5/57:15 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/56:00 a.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 350
Sat 4/54:35 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/57:00 p.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 364
Fri 3/57:15 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/57:00 p.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 376
Fri 3/57:15 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/53:00 p.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/4C$ 379
Sat 4/56:00 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/57:00 p.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 391
Fri 3/56:00 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop6h 40mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/56:30 a.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop4h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 404
Sun 5/511:50 a.m.CNS - SYD
1 stop5h 50mVirgin Australia
Mon 6/56:00 a.m.SYD - CNS
1 stop5h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/4C$ 405

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Cairns to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches and data was last updated 26 April 2024.
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 192
Wed 24/74:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 28/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 200
Thu 18/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 21/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 205
Mon 24/64:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Fri 28/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 213
Tue 25/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 29/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/4C$ 215
Thu 16/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 20/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 222
Sat 15/69:45 a.m.CNS - OOL
Nonstop2h 15mJetstar
Tue 18/66:40 a.m.OOL - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 222
Wed 24/76:35 a.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Wed 31/76:10 a.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 24/4C$ 226
Wed 12/64:10 p.m.CNS - SYD
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Mon 17/67:45 p.m.SYD - CNS
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 26/4C$ 227

International flights from Cairns

Explore international flight options available from Cairns. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Cairns, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on 26 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches.
Fri 5/76:15 p.m.CNS - MNL
1 stop13h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 16/77:35 p.m.MNL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 885
Fri 3/56:15 p.m.CNS - MNL
1 stop26h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 23/57:35 p.m.MNL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,028
Fri 5/76:15 p.m.CNS - MNL
1 stop13h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 13/77:35 p.m.MNL - CNS
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,052
Thu 30/58:30 p.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/68:00 a.m.MNL - CNS
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,199
Mon 8/76:40 p.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/78:00 a.m.MNL - CNS
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,248
Wed 10/76:00 a.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops14h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 18/78:35 p.m.MNL - CNS
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,267
Tue 9/71:30 p.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/78:00 a.m.MNL - CNS
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,268
Tue 9/78:30 p.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 18/78:35 p.m.MNL - CNS
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,275
Fri 31/51:50 p.m.CNS - MNL
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/68:00 a.m.MNL - CNS
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,320

Non-stop flights from Cairns

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Cairns to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 26 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches.
Wed 1/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 5/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/4C$ 176
Fri 24/59:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 26/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 183
Sat 25/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Wed 29/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 192
Tue 30/46:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 4/52:50 p.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 198
Wed 24/74:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 28/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 200
Thu 18/76:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sun 21/76:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 205
Mon 24/64:00 p.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Fri 28/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 213
Tue 25/66:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Sat 29/66:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/4C$ 215
Thu 16/56:00 a.m.CNS - BNE
Nonstop2h 10mJetstar
Mon 20/56:00 a.m.BNE - CNS
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/4C$ 222

Find flights from Cairns within your budget

Find flights departing from Cairns that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 26 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

C$ 443 - C$ 680

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsSydney Kingsford Smith

CNS - SYD

CNSSYD

Cairns

Fri 3/5

Nonstop2h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/5

Nonstop3h 15m

C$ 443

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 9/5

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 11/5

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 443

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 23/5

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 30/5

Nonstop3h 25m

C$ 453

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 3/5

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 20/5

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 560

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Thu 13/6

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 19/6

Nonstop3h 20m

C$ 584

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 9/5

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 12/5

2 stops14h 00m

C$ 599

CairnsBrisbane

CNS - BNE

CNSBNE

Cairns

Thu 9/5

Nonstop2h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 12/5

2 stops14h 00m

C$ 613

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Sat 4/5

1 stop13h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 7/5

2 stops7h 25m

C$ 654

CairnsMelbourne

CNS - MEL

CNSMEL

Cairns

Fri 17/5

1 stop5h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 19/8

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 680

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 25/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairns. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Average price of flights from Cairns by month

Plan your trip from Cairns by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns is currently C$ 107 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 559. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

January

C$ 2,099

February

C$ 1,955

March

C$ 1,933

April

C$ 1,978

May

C$ 2,050

June

C$ 2,100

July

C$ 2,129

August

C$ 2,045

September

C$ 1,992

October

C$ 2,055

November

C$ 1,976

December

C$ 2,100

Airline reviews for flights from Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Cairns. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches.
9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

7.8
Good
674 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

7.7
Good
1,001 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

6.8
Okay
670 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

9.2

Crew

9.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

6.3

Boarding

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Cairns are Brisbane, Melbourne Airport, Sydney. Throughout the year, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne Airport are some of the top choices made by users flying from Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Cairns for as low as C$ 106 to Brisbane (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for C$ 207 to fly from Cairns.

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    Consider Cooktown, Townsville, and Weipa if you prefer a quick journey with a short flight time. These locations are all within 172 km of Cairns

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Cairns?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Tokyo, Tokyo, and Osaka.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Cairns?

    From Cairns you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Brisbane (224 flights per day), Sydney (133 flights per day) and Melbourne (94 flights per day).

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns?

    The price you pay for your flight from Cairns may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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