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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 919

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canada to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canada to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,917

One-way from

C$ 919
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/5-22/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 35m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • 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 8 January 2026.

Fri 8/58:55 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 22/59:25 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops45h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1C$ 1,917
Mon 2/212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/211:25 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1C$ 2,021
Sat 25/41:30 p.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
Wed 29/46:00 a.m.CNS - YEG
2 stops33h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1C$ 2,119
Fri 8/511:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/54:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 2,124
Sat 21/28:05 p.m.YEG - CNS
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/212:05 p.m.CNS - YEG
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1C$ 2,126
Mon 13/46:45 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/47:10 p.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops35h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 2,142
Sat 16/510:50 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop24h 05mAir Canada
Tue 19/54:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1C$ 2,142
Sat 16/510:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops31h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 19/53:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops42h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1C$ 2,185
Sun 15/28:50 p.m.YUL - CNS
2 stops47h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 19/29:15 a.m.CNS - YUL
2 stops43h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1C$ 2,236
Wed 4/28:20 p.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/46:45 a.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops48h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1C$ 2,236
Mon 13/46:45 p.m.YYZ - CNS
3 stops50h 25mAir Canada
Mon 27/46:00 a.m.CNS - YYZ
2 stops25h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1C$ 2,361
Tue 10/310:00 a.m.YYZ - CNS
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/312:05 p.m.CNS - YYZ
3 stops47h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1C$ 2,415

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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 8 January 2026.
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Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

8:55 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops27h 00m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

9:25 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops45h 35m

C$ 1,917

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/2

12:05 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Cairns

Tue 10/2

11:25 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 2,021

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

11:20 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 40m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

4:35 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

2 stops54h 55m

C$ 2,124

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 21/2

8:05 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops27h 35m

Cairns

Sat 28/2

12:05 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops39h 30m

C$ 2,126

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

10:50 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop24h 05m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

4:35 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

2 stops30h 55m

C$ 2,142

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 15/2

8:50 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops47h 10m

Cairns

Thu 19/2

9:15 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops43h 50m

C$ 2,236

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 4/2

8:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops29h 55m

Cairns

Mon 6/4

6:45 a.m.-5:02 p.m.

2 stops48h 17m

C$ 2,236

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 10/3

10:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops35h 50m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

12:05 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

3 stops47h 54m

C$ 2,415

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 12/3

3:55 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops32h 55m

Cairns

Tue 31/3

8:40 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

3 stops40h 14m

C$ 2,488

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 11/1

3:45 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops32h 10m

Cairns

Wed 14/1

6:00 a.m.-4:52 p.m.

2 stops25h 52m

C$ 2,997

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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 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 8 January 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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
567 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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
10,603 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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 27h. Fly via Air New Zealand or Qatar 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 Toronto Pearson 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.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Canada to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,315AverageC$ 1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,669AverageC$ 1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,770AverageC$ 2,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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