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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 935

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 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
31 Aug — 7 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 1 August 2026.

Thu 27/81:05 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/912:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,845
Sat 17/106:35 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1012:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7C$ 2,072
Fri 28/810:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/99:40 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,097
Sat 12/93:45 p.m.
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/96:45 a.m.
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 2,282
Sat 31/102:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops51h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1111:25 a.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,291
Wed 26/81:05 p.m.
YUL
-
CNS
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,310
Sat 12/912:45 p.m.
YUL
-
CNS
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/94:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops37h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,319
Sun 13/99:35 p.m.
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops46h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 20/99:00 p.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops55h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/7C$ 2,508
Thu 5/118:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops55h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 14/113:45 p.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops61h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,511
Fri 28/81:45 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops30h 10m
American Airlines
Fri 4/91:55 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops39h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,594
Sun 13/912:45 p.m.
YUL
-
CNS
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7C$ 2,679
Wed 16/127:45 a.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/112:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops23h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 2,709

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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,845

One-way from

C$ 935
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/8-3/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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29/8
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m 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 1 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 27/8

1:05 a.m.-4:30 a.m.

2 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Thu 3/9

12:40 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop18h 50m

C$ 1,845

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 28/8

10:45 a.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop24h 45m

Cairns

Fri 4/9

9:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops45h 50m

C$ 2,097

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 12/9

3:45 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops34h 40m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

6:45 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops32h 45m

C$ 2,282

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 26/8

1:05 p.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop25h 25m

Cairns

Wed 2/9

6:00 a.m.-3:52 p.m.

2 stops23h 52m

C$ 2,310

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 12/9

12:45 p.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop25h 45m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

4:35 p.m.-3:59 p.m.

2 stops37h 24m

C$ 2,319

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 31/10

6:40 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop32h 05m

Cairns

Wed 18/11

6:05 p.m.-3:57 p.m.

1 stop36h 52m

C$ 2,470

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 17/10

4:15 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops31h 25m

Cairns

Thu 22/10

11:20 a.m.-6:10 a.m.

3 stops32h 50m

C$ 2,661

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 13/9

12:45 p.m.-4:30 a.m.

1 stop25h 45m

Cairns

Sun 20/9

6:00 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

2 stops23h 59m

C$ 2,679

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 14/9

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

2 stops46h 50m

Cairns

Mon 21/9

4:55 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops36h 05m

C$ 2,721

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 12/9

9:10 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

3 stops33h 25m

Cairns

Sat 19/9

6:50 a.m.-12:44 a.m.

3 stops33h 54m

C$ 2,878

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Deals found on 30/7

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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 171 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 1 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
249 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
249 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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
11,415 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
249 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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 33h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12200 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 Edmonton - 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,334AverageC$ 1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,693AverageC$ 1,839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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