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C$ 1,013+ Cheap flights to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairns in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairns in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 6 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,367

One-way from

C$ 1,013
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 17/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Toronto to Cairns
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12/4
  • 12/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Toronto to Cairns
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Discover carefully curated flight deals to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 November 2025.

Sun 18/11:55 p.m.YYZ - CNS
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/211:25 a.m.CNS - YYZ
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11C$ 2,367
Mon 13/46:40 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/46:00 a.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11C$ 2,566

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 18/1

1:55 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop29h 00m

Cairns

Thu 5/2

11:25 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop24h 35m

C$ 2,367

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

6:40 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops28h 30m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

6:00 a.m.-1:08 a.m.

2 stops33h 08m

C$ 2,566

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 12/4

8:00 p.m.-5:55 a.m.

3 stops43h 55m

C$ 1,013

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Deals found on 5/11

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How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Cairns takes 28 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Cairns from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Cairns

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns?

    For a flight to Cairns, you will be flying into Cairns. Cairns (CNS) is just 4.4 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairns if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairns on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairns?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairns.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns?

    Cairns is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairns. One-way flights to Cairns typically cost C$ 91, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 192.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cairns?

    A round-trip flight to Cairns will typically cost around C$ 202, however they can be found for as little as C$ 192.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Cairns have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairns can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairns?

    Yes. Cairns has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - Butterfly Haven is the closest property to Cairns (0.0 km away from Cairns).

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