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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cairns from C$ 769

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 February 2026.

Sat 21/39:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/312:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,466
Sat 16/510:30 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/59:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 1,872
Mon 1/610:15 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/64:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops44h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2C$ 2,013
Fri 8/58:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops28h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 22/59:25 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops45h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2C$ 2,084
Mon 1/610:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop24h 00m
Air Canada
Thu 18/67:15 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop28h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/2C$ 2,197
Fri 8/52:10 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/56:45 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 2,213

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,466

One-way from

C$ 769
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/3-28/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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10/4
  • 10/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver 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 25 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

8:55 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops28h 15m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

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

2 stops45h 35m

C$ 2,084

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 1/6

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

1 stop24h 00m

Cairns

Thu 18/6

7:15 p.m.-6:50 a.m.

1 stop28h 35m

C$ 2,197

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

2:10 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops35h 00m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

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

2 stops32h 25m

C$ 2,213

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 16/5

1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops33h 55m

Cairns

Tue 19/5

6:00 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

2 stops21h 48m

C$ 2,405

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

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

2 stops23h 35m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

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

1 stop17h 29m

C$ 2,405

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 21/3

9:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops26h 20m

Cairns

Sat 28/3

9:45 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

3 stops51h 30m

C$ 2,921

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 10/4

11:20 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop20h 50m

C$ 1,419

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

How often are flights from Vancouver to Cairns delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Vancouver and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Wednesday 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 Vancouver 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 25 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from Vancouver to Cairns have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
604 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

    Cairns (CNS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Vancouver to Cairns. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairns from Vancouver; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Vancouver per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Cairns airport from Vancouver. It is only a 4.4 km journey from Cairns (CNS) to Cairns’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver to Cairns?

    A quick flight from Vancouver to Cairns can take about 24h. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 2,197. The distance from Vancouver to Cairns is about 11487 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver to Cairns round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Cairns round-trip from C$ 1,302. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Vancouver to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Cairns

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver 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 25 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,302AverageC$ 1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,753AverageC$ 2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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