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C$ 993+ 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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CNS
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,212

One-way from

C$ 993
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/7-26/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 35m total
  • Toronto to Cairns
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13/8
  • 13/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Toronto to Cairns
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairns. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 June 2025.

Tue 8/75:15 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops33h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 26/76:40 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops50h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/6C$ 2,212
Tue 8/77:30 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/77:15 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 2,462
Tue 8/76:30 a.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops47h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/76:00 a.m.CNS - YYZ
3 stops30h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 3,692
Mon 7/71:50 a.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 27/76:35 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops41h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/6C$ 3,934
Tue 8/76:45 p.m.YYZ - CNS
3 stops52h 25mAir Canada
Mon 28/77:15 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 29/6C$ 4,409

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TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 13/8

11:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

3 stops35h 55m

C$ 993

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 13/8

10:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops35h 55m

C$ 1,769

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Deals found on 29/6

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Cairns

How long is the flight to Cairns?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Cairns takes 28 hours 55 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).

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 30 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines to Australia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
867 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,654 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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$ 105, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 255.

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

    A round-trip flight to Cairns will typically cost around C$ 219, however they can be found for as little as C$ 187.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairns depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairns, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 55 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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