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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 994

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
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 9 December 2025.

Thu 11/1212:40 p.m.YYZ - CNS
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/126:05 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12C$ 3,868
Thu 11/125:11 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops29h 54mQantas Airways
Sat 13/126:05 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops43h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12C$ 4,427

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 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,812

One-way from

C$ 994
22/1-29/1
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 59m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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18/2
  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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Canada

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 22/1

3:55 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops26h 40m

Cairns

Thu 29/1

12:35 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops25h 19m

C$ 1,812

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

11:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

6:00 a.m.-6:25 a.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 1,917

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/3

11:55 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 05m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

6:00 a.m.-7:25 a.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 1,956

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

11:20 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop28h 35m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

4:35 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops55h 00m

C$ 2,025

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 18/2

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

2 stops35h 15m

Cairns

Sun 22/2

5:20 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops59h 45m

C$ 2,174

AbbotsfordCairns

YXX - CNS

YXXCNS

Abbotsford

Wed 18/2

5:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

3 stops36h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

2:25 p.m.-12:07 a.m.

3 stops27h 42m

C$ 2,363

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 7/6

6:00 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops27h 10m

Cairns

Sun 21/6

11:40 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop43h 20m

C$ 2,525

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 21/1

8:05 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops38h 55m

Cairns

Wed 28/1

6:00 a.m.-4:28 p.m.

2 stops25h 28m

C$ 2,637

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 22/1

7:30 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Thu 29/1

11:25 a.m.-6:44 a.m.

2 stops34h 19m

C$ 2,706

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 23/1

5:55 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Fri 30/1

6:00 a.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 2,753

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Canada to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Canada to Cairns is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

How often are flights from Canada to Cairns delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Canada and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% 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 9 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canada to Cairns, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,514 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 20h 05m. Fly via Air Canada, Qatar 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?

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    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 3 airlines flying from Canada to Cairns

Discover the top 3 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 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 871AverageC$ 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,670AverageC$ 1,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,771AverageC$ 2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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