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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 840

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Thu 17/1211:30 a.m. -
1 stop23h 05m
Sat 9/112:35 p.m. -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 10/8C$ 2,134
Thu 24/96:25 p.m. -
2 stops25h 15m
Thu 1/1012:40 p.m. -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 10/8C$ 2,144
Tue 1/910:45 a.m. -
1 stop24h 45m
Fri 11/99:40 a.m. -
2 stops45h 25m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,201
Sat 29/810:45 a.m. -
1 stop24h 45m
Fri 11/99:40 a.m. -
2 stops45h 25m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,240
Tue 1/910:45 a.m. -
1 stop24h 45m
Thu 10/97:10 p.m. -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,251
Tue 1/910:45 a.m. -
1 stop24h 45m
Wed 9/911:40 a.m. -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,265
Sat 29/810:45 a.m. -
1 stop24h 45m
Tue 8/97:10 p.m. -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,289
Sat 29/810:45 a.m. -
1 stop24h 45m
Thu 10/97:10 p.m. -
2 stops42h 05m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,290
Sat 29/810:45 a.m. -
1 stop24h 45m
Mon 7/912:30 p.m. -
2 stops43h 25m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,303
Sat 29/812:30 p.m. -
1 stop23h 00m
Wed 9/911:40 a.m. -
2 stops44h 15m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,304
Wed 9/97:30 a.m. -
2 stops28h 00m
Wed 16/91:15 p.m. -
2 stops34h 25m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,308
Sun 30/812:30 p.m. -
1 stop23h 00m
Fri 11/99:40 a.m. -
2 stops45h 25m
Deal found 11/8C$ 2,385

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,764

One-way from

C$ 840
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/2-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 55m 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 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 9/2

10:25 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop19h 10m

Cairns

Sat 13/2

12:35 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop19h 20m

C$ 1,764

EdmontonCairns

YEG Edmonton - CNS Cairns

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 24/9

6:25 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops25h 15m

Cairns

Thu 1/10

12:40 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops39h 10m

C$ 2,144

MontrealCairns

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - CNS Cairns

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 6/2

8:50 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

2 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Wed 10/2

11:45 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops41h 20m

C$ 2,331

EdmontonCairns

YEG Edmonton - CNS Cairns

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Wed 23/9

9:25 p.m.-8:40 a.m.

3 stops43h 15m

Cairns

Wed 30/9

6:00 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

3 stops42h 35m

C$ 2,515

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 22/1

10:40 a.m.-3:35 a.m.

1 stop23h 55m

Cairns

Wed 10/2

11:55 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

1 stop38h 45m

C$ 2,572

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/11

7:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Cairns

Fri 27/11

12:35 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

C$ 2,659

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 9/2

2:15 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Cairns

Sat 13/2

9:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops25h 15m

C$ 2,712

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

10:20 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops28h 10m

Cairns

Sun 6/9

7:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 35m

C$ 2,718

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 29/8

10:20 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

7:10 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops34h 35m

C$ 2,718

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 29/8

10:20 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Wed 9/9

6:45 a.m.-9:17 p.m.

2 stops31h 32m

C$ 2,729

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Deals found on 9/8

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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 15% of weekly flights between Canada and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 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 evening 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 August 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
8.0
Very good
252 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
252 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
252 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,466 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
252 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canada to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 19h 10m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Qatar Airways, or Qantas Airways 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 Edmonton - Cairns or Toronto Pearson 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 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,326AverageC$ 1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,683AverageC$ 1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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