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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 987

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 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 May 2026.

Mon 25/52:10 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/67:10 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,261
Mon 25/510:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/67:10 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop39h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,498
Thu 5/116:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops29h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 9/116:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops39h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,513
Sun 14/61:30 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/66:45 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,556
Sun 8/119:00 a.m.
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops38h 55m
Air Canada
Thu 12/116:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops26h 03m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,557
Wed 17/69:35 p.m.
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops46h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/69:00 p.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops55h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5C$ 2,636
Thu 23/79:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops46h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/117:15 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,708
Sun 6/911:50 a.m.
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops36h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 10/97:15 p.m.
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops31h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,764
Sun 6/91:25 p.m.
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops41h 20m
Qantas Airways
Thu 10/99:10 a.m.
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops52h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/5C$ 2,810
Thu 17/126:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/112:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5C$ 2,827
Mon 25/52:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
3 stops27h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/66:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops21h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,846
Fri 8/59:15 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/59:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,869

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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,261

One-way from

C$ 987
25/5-3/6
  • 25/5-3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 85h 40m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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13/6
  • 13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 20m 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 4 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 25/5

2:10 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops46h 20m

Cairns

Wed 3/6

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

1 stop39h 20m

C$ 2,261

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 14/6

1:30 a.m.-5:55 a.m.

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Mon 22/6

6:45 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops30h 30m

C$ 2,556

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 17/6

9:35 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops46h 15m

Cairns

Wed 24/6

9:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops55h 45m

C$ 2,636

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 23/7

9:00 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Mon 23/11

7:15 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops34h 25m

C$ 2,708

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sun 6/9

11:50 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

7:15 p.m.-10:53 a.m.

2 stops31h 38m

C$ 2,764

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sun 6/9

1:25 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops41h 20m

Cairns

Thu 10/9

9:10 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops52h 05m

C$ 2,810
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 25/5

2:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

3 stops27h 15m

Cairns

Wed 3/6

6:00 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops21h 48m

C$ 2,846

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 24/7

9:00 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Mon 23/11

7:15 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops34h 25m

C$ 2,892

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 23/5

12:30 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

3 stops32h 05m

Cairns

Sun 14/6

1:55 p.m.-11:42 a.m.

3 stops35h 47m

C$ 3,060

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 24/7

8:30 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

3 stops48h 15m

Cairns

Mon 23/11

6:00 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

3 stops32h 52m

C$ 3,309

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Deals found on 29/4

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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 176 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?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 7% 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 4 May 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
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
10,995 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 22h 20m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, or Air Canada 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 Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Cairns or Vancouver Intl - Cairns, Toronto Pearson 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 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,293AverageC$ 1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,641AverageC$ 1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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