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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 761

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
19 May — 26 May1
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 19 April 2026.

Tue 18/810:45 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/812:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops43h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,931
Sun 31/58:20 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/611:40 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 2,034
Thu 8/106:25 p.m.
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/106:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YEG
3 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4C$ 2,170
Tue 27/106:40 p.m.
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops27h 20m
Air Canada
Sat 31/106:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops27h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/4C$ 2,211
Fri 8/59:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/67:00 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4C$ 2,212
Thu 19/1111:40 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop21h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 23/115:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/4C$ 2,226
Sun 16/88:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/811:55 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops23h 49m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/4C$ 2,259
Sun 16/88:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 1/911:55 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop19h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/4C$ 2,300
Sat 15/85:25 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops48h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/811:55 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops25h 03m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/4C$ 2,319
Fri 6/118:50 p.m.
YUL
-
CNS
2 stops60h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/1111:55 p.m.
CNS
-
YUL
2 stops53h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,331
Thu 10/910:25 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops51h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 14/97:15 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops51h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/4C$ 2,397
Fri 29/56:15 a.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
3 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/610:15 a.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
3 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,410

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 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,931

One-way from

C$ 761
18/8-31/8
  • 18/8-31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 10m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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29/5
  • 29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 25m 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 19 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Thu 8/10

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

2 stops25h 15m

Cairns

Tue 20/10

6:00 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

3 stops30h 45m

C$ 2,170

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 31/5

1:00 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops28h 35m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

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

2 stops33h 50m

C$ 2,191

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 8/5

9:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops42h 30m

Cairns

Fri 12/6

7:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops36h 00m

C$ 2,300

MontrealCairns

YUL - CNS

YULCNS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 6/9

6:35 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Wed 23/9

6:00 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops32h 39m

C$ 2,353

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 10/9

10:25 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops51h 30m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

7:15 p.m.-1:35 a.m.

2 stops44h 20m

C$ 2,398
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

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

1 stop24h 05m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

6:00 a.m.-6:29 a.m.

1 stop17h 29m

C$ 2,406

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 29/5

6:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

3 stops47h 15m

Cairns

Fri 5/6

10:15 a.m.-6:55 a.m.

3 stops34h 40m

C$ 2,410

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 2/6

9:00 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops55h 25m

Cairns

Tue 9/6

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

3 stops44h 00m

C$ 2,505

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 31/5

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

3 stops46h 45m

Cairns

Sun 7/6

1:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops41h 20m

C$ 2,521

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 10/9

9:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops52h 55m

Cairns

Mon 14/9

10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops42h 30m

C$ 2,595

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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 177 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 6% 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 19 April 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
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very good
630 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
10,940 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

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 45h 20m. Fly via Air Canada or Qantas 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$ 1,303AverageC$ 1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,653AverageC$ 1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,753AverageC$ 1,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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