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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 955

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canada to Cairns

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Cheapest flights from Canada to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 July 2026.

Tue 1/910:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,626
Sat 5/910:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sat 26/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,634
Sat 5/910:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,711
Thu 3/91:05 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,742
Sat 5/910:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Thu 24/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,816
Tue 1/91:15 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops46h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,823
Tue 1/910:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,832
Sun 6/98:20 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,835
Thu 3/910:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sat 26/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,857
Mon 7/910:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,861
Tue 1/910:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/99:40 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,904
Sat 5/910:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Mon 28/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop42h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/7C$ 1,905

Find flight deals from Canada to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,626

One-way from

C$ 955
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/9-26/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 10m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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18/8
  • 18/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Canada to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/11

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

3 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Wed 23/12

11:35 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

3 stops46h 10m

C$ 2,259

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/12

11:50 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

Cairns

Sun 6/12

5:35 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops31h 45m

C$ 2,416

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

10:20 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

Cairns

Tue 29/9

3:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops42h 45m

C$ 2,518
Quickest round-trip

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Wed 9/9

10:20 a.m.-4:30 a.m.

2 stops26h 10m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

6:00 a.m.-12:32 p.m.

2 stops22h 32m

C$ 2,525

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 7/9

8:20 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops37h 40m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

11:20 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 2,527

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 22/8

1:25 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops41h 00m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

12:35 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

3 stops52h 09m

C$ 2,539

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/9

8:20 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

11:20 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 2,559

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 11/11

7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops39h 30m

Cairns

Sun 15/11

6:00 a.m.-7:35 p.m.

2 stops28h 35m

C$ 2,640

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Wed 9/9

1:25 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops31h 30m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

5:40 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

3 stops47h 04m

C$ 2,664

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/12

2:33 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops38h 07m

Cairns

Sun 6/12

11:35 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops46h 55m

C$ 2,672

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Deals found on 9/7

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Canada to Cairns

How often are flights from Canada to Cairns delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Canada and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 172 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Canada to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Canada to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, China Southern has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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 13 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canada to Cairns, such as Fiji Airways and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
246 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
246 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
246 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,332 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
246 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Canada.

  • How long is the flight from Canada to Cairns?

    There are many flights that can get you from Canada to Cairns in 21h 05m. Fly via Air Canada, Qantas Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11487 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Canada to Cairns?

    While some choose either Toronto Pearson Intl - Cairns or Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Cairns, Vancouver Intl - Cairns is the most popular route from Canada to Cairns.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Canada to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canada to Cairns.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canada 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Canada to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Canada to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,347AverageC$ 1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,710AverageC$ 1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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