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Cheap flights from Canada to Cairns from C$ 748

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YYZ — CNS
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
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 29 January 2026.

Thu 26/28:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 40m
Fiji Airways
Thu 2/412:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,193
Thu 26/28:00 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/412:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,344
Wed 4/36:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/412:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,744
Mon 13/46:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/44:55 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops37h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,777
Fri 13/33:55 p.m.
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/311:45 a.m.
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops28h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,827
Mon 19/103:00 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1011:50 a.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,833
Sat 14/38:45 p.m.
YEG
-
CNS
3 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/39:20 a.m.
CNS
-
YEG
3 stops55h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,834
Sat 16/511:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop18h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 19/54:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops30h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,835
Sat 25/411:20 a.m.
YEG
-
CNS
2 stops36h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 29/46:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YEG
2 stops20h 34m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,856
Sat 16/510:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops29h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/52:55 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops43h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,861
Mon 13/46:45 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
3 stops50h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 27/46:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops45h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,868
Mon 13/412:30 p.m.
YYZ
-
CNS
2 stops34h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 27/41:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YYZ
2 stops30h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,869

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,193

One-way from

C$ 748
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/2-2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Canada to Cairns
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16/2
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 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 29 January 2026.
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Canada

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/2

8:55 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop20h 40m

Cairns

Thu 2/4

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

1 stop18h 50m

C$ 1,193

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/2

8:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops33h 35m

Cairns

Thu 2/4

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

1 stop18h 50m

C$ 1,344

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

6:45 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops32h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

4:55 p.m.-3:56 p.m.

2 stops37h 01m

C$ 1,777

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Fri 13/3

3:55 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Cairns

Fri 20/3

2:50 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

3 stops25h 49m

C$ 1,827

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 14/3

8:45 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

3 stops46h 15m

Cairns

Sat 21/3

9:20 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

3 stops55h 19m

C$ 1,834

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

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

1 stop18h 50m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

4:35 p.m.-6:29 a.m.

2 stops30h 54m

C$ 1,835

EdmontonCairns

YEG - CNS

YEGCNS

Edmonton

Sat 25/4

11:20 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 35m

Cairns

Wed 29/4

6:00 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

2 stops20h 34m

C$ 1,856

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

10:20 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

2:55 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops43h 35m

C$ 1,861

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

6:45 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

3 stops50h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

6:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops45h 05m

C$ 1,868

TorontoCairns

YYZ - CNS

YYZCNS

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 13/4

12:30 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops34h 25m

Cairns

Mon 27/4

1:40 p.m.-6:10 a.m.

2 stops30h 30m

C$ 1,869

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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 145 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?

Thursday 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 29 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
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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
8.0
Very good
223 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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
577 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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
10,667 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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 18h 50m. Fly via Fiji Airways, 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 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Canada to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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$ 1,292AverageC$ 1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,640AverageC$ 1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,739AverageC$ 2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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