How long is the flight from Alberta to Cairns?

Airlines like Air Canada and Qantas Airways fly from Alberta to Cairns in about 26h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12200 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AB to CNS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alberta to Cairns as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Alberta?

Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Alberta. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Alberta to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Alberta to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Alberta to Cairns?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Alberta to Cairns?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alberta to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alberta to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Fri 13/33:55 p.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops27h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/311:45 a.m.

CNS

YEG

2 stops28h 02m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1C$ 1,827

Sat 14/38:45 p.m.

YEG

CNS

3 stops46h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 21/39:20 a.m.

CNS

YEG

3 stops55h 19m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1C$ 1,834

Sat 25/411:20 a.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops36h 35m

Air Canada

Wed 29/46:00 a.m.

CNS

YEG

2 stops20h 34m

Air Canada

Deal found 27/1C$ 1,856

Sat 25/46:00 p.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops26h 55m

Qantas Airways

Wed 29/41:40 p.m.

CNS

YEG

2 stops27h 04m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/1C$ 1,978

Fri 13/36:00 a.m.

YEG

CNS

3 stops37h 50m

Qantas Airways

Fri 20/35:35 p.m.

CNS

YEG

3 stops47h 04m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/1C$ 2,126

Sun 5/43:55 p.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops27h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 19/59:40 p.m.

CNS

YEG

2 stops39h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1C$ 7,029

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Fri 13/33:55 p.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops27h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/32:50 p.m.

CNS

YEG

3 stops25h 49m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1C$ 1,827

Sat 25/411:20 a.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops36h 35m

Air Canada

Wed 29/46:00 a.m.

CNS

YEG

2 stops20h 34m

Air Canada

Deal found 27/1C$ 1,856

Sat 25/46:00 p.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops26h 55m

Qantas Airways

Wed 29/41:40 p.m.

CNS

YEG

2 stops27h 04m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/1C$ 1,978

Sat 14/38:45 p.m.

YEG

CNS

3 stops46h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 21/39:20 a.m.

CNS

YEG

3 stops55h 19m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1C$ 1,834

Sun 5/43:55 p.m.

YEG

CNS

2 stops27h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 19/59:40 p.m.

CNS

YEG

2 stops39h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1C$ 7,029

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,827

Qantas Airways
13/3-20/3
4 total stops
55h 07m total
Alberta to Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Fri 13/3

3:55 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Fri 20/3

2:50 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

3 stops25h 49m

C$ 1,827

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 14/3

8:45 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

3 stops46h 15m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

9:20 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

3 stops55h 19m

C$ 1,834

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 25/4

11:20 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 35m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

6:00 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

2 stops20h 34m

C$ 1,856

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 25/4

6:00 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 55m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

1:40 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops27h 04m

C$ 1,978

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sun 5/4

3:55 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops27h 20m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

9:40 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops39h 35m

C$ 7,029

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Alberta?
Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from Alberta. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Alberta to Cairns?
Airlines like Air Canada and Qantas Airways fly from Alberta to Cairns in about 26h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12200 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Alberta to Cairns that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Alberta to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Alberta to Cairns?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Alberta to Cairns.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Alberta to Cairns?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alberta to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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