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C$ 744+ 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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
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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 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,128

One-way from

C$ 744
5/3-12/3
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • Toronto to Cairns
26/4
  • 26/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • Toronto to Cairns

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Cheapest flights to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 February 2025.

Wed 5/35:10 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:40 a.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2C$ 2,128
Wed 26/26:15 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops49h 15mLufthansa
Tue 11/312:00 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops43h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/2C$ 2,232
Sat 28/69:30 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops52h 25mAir Canada
Mon 14/76:00 a.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops27h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 3/2C$ 2,289
Thu 6/31:55 p.m.YYZ - CNS
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/312:00 p.m.CNS - YYZ
1 stop23h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/2C$ 2,674
Wed 26/212:50 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops34h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/36:00 a.m.CNS - YYZ
3 stops30h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 2,791
Sat 28/66:30 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 13/75:25 p.m.CNS - YYZ
3 stops54h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/2C$ 3,509
Thu 27/21:55 p.m.YYZ - CNS
3 stops55h 10mEmirates
Thu 13/312:45 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops58h 45mEmirates
Deal found 3/2C$ 4,197
Sun 29/61:30 a.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops45h 25mChina Southern
Mon 21/71:40 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops46h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 4/2C$ 6,804

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Locate flights to Cairns that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 5 February 2025.

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TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 5/3

5:10 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Wed 12/3

6:40 a.m.-6:15 a.m.

2 stops37h 35m

C$ 2,128

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 26/2

6:15 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops49h 15m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

12:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops43h 15m

C$ 2,232

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 28/6

9:30 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops52h 25m

Cairns

Mon 14/7

6:00 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops27h 15m

C$ 2,289

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 6/3

1:55 p.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop29h 35m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

12:00 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop23h 35m

C$ 2,674

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 26/2

5:20 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Tue 11/3

6:00 a.m.-10:37 p.m.

3 stops30h 37m

C$ 2,791

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 28/6

6:30 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Sun 13/7

5:25 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

3 stops54h 50m

C$ 3,509

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 27/2

1:55 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

3 stops55h 10m

Cairns

Thu 13/3

12:45 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops58h 45m

C$ 4,197

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 29/6

1:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops45h 25m

Cairns

Mon 21/7

1:40 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

2 stops46h 35m

C$ 6,804

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 26/4

7:25 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

3 stops50h 00m

C$ 744

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 25/4

11:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops48h 10m

C$ 1,817

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Travel insights for flights to Cairns

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How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Cairns takes 33 hours 46 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairns?

The cheapest airline flying from Toronto to Cairns is Air Canada.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 5 February 2025.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

  • 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$ 89, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 222.

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

    A round-trip flight to Cairns will typically cost around C$ 216, however they can be found for as little as C$ 154.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Montreal offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 5 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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