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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 788

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
5 Sep — 12 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 6 August 2026.

Sat 19/93:45 p.m. -
2 stops27h 55m
Sat 26/912:40 p.m. -
2 stops38h 10m
Deal found 5/8C$ 1,885
Thu 17/96:25 p.m. -
2 stops25h 15m
Thu 24/912:40 p.m. -
2 stops39h 10m
Deal found 3/8C$ 2,041
Wed 12/81:25 a.m. -
2 stops35h 05m
Sat 17/1012:40 p.m. -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 1/8C$ 2,126
Mon 2/112:40 p.m. -
3 stops30h 15m
Mon 23/116:00 a.m. -
3 stops34h 13m
Deal found 2/8C$ 2,341
Thu 24/94:40 p.m. -
2 stops29h 10m
Mon 28/912:40 p.m. -
2 stops31h 38m
Deal found 3/8C$ 2,359
Tue 1/91:15 a.m. -
2 stops53h 05m
Wed 30/97:10 p.m. -
1 stop39h 20m
Deal found 5/8C$ 2,385
Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
3 stops40h 55m
Tue 22/97:10 p.m. -
3 stops48h 35m
Deal found 1/8C$ 2,418
Mon 2/111:35 p.m. -
2 stops48h 55m
Mon 23/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 2/8C$ 2,459
Mon 10/810:20 p.m. -
2 stops31h 25m
Thu 20/89:25 a.m. -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 4/8C$ 2,542
Tue 1/910:50 a.m. -
3 stops34h 50m
Mon 7/912:40 p.m. -
3 stops31h 05m
Deal found 2/8C$ 2,557
Thu 13/810:20 p.m. -
2 stops28h 10m
Sat 17/106:00 a.m. -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 1/8C$ 2,578
Wed 14/109:00 p.m. -
2 stops45h 30m
Wed 2/123:45 p.m. -
2 stops61h 45m
Deal found 2/8C$ 2,852

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,885

One-way from

C$ 788
19/9-26/9
  • 19/9-26/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 05m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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26/1
  • 26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m 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 6 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canada to Cairns that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

EdmontonCairns

YEG Edmonton - CNS Cairns

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 19/9

3:45 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops27h 55m

Cairns

Sat 26/9

12:40 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops38h 10m

C$ 1,885

EdmontonCairns

YEG Edmonton - CNS Cairns

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 17/9

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

2 stops25h 15m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

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

2 stops39h 10m

C$ 2,041

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/9

1:15 a.m.-11:20 p.m.

2 stops53h 05m

Cairns

Wed 30/9

7:10 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

1 stop39h 20m

C$ 2,385

TorontoCairns

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - CNS Cairns

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 15/9

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

3 stops40h 55m

Cairns

Tue 22/9

7:10 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

3 stops48h 35m

C$ 2,418

TorontoCairns

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - CNS Cairns

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 1/9

10:50 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

3 stops34h 50m

Cairns

Mon 7/9

12:40 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

3 stops31h 05m

C$ 2,557

TorontoCairns

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - CNS Cairns

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 24/9

1:40 p.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop24h 50m

Cairns

Mon 28/9

7:15 p.m.-3:53 p.m.

2 stops34h 38m

C$ 2,696

TorontoCairns

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - CNS Cairns

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 20/9

6:15 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops29h 25m

Cairns

Sun 27/9

2:35 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

3 stops34h 24m

C$ 3,234

TorontoCairns

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - CNS Cairns

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 28/12

5:14 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 41m

Cairns

Fri 8/1

6:40 a.m.-10:47 p.m.

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 3,241

TorontoCairns

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - CNS Cairns

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 14/10

6:30 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops26h 40m

Cairns

Wed 2/12

6:00 a.m.-6:42 p.m.

3 stops27h 42m

C$ 3,261

VancouverCairns

YVR Vancouver Intl - CNS Cairns

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/9

1:00 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

3 stops40h 45m

Cairns

Wed 30/9

6:00 a.m.-5:32 p.m.

3 stops28h 32m

C$ 3,404

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Deals found on 6/8

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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 14% of weekly flights between Canada and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 168 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 6 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
251 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

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
251 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
251 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

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
11,431 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
251 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

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

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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 40h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11487 km.

  • 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.

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  • 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 6 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,336AverageC$ 1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,696AverageC$ 1,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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