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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cairns from C$ 1,411

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Cairns

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,411

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 2,228
27/5-3/6
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 45m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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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 29 April 2025.

Tue 27/57:00 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/612:25 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 1,411
Wed 30/75:25 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops36h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 10/87:00 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop39h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4C$ 2,192
Wed 30/74:15 p.m.YVR - CNS
3 stops47h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 10/86:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4C$ 2,675
Fri 19/1212:30 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops53h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 3/112:45 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops64h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4C$ 8,944
Sat 20/128:45 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 3/112:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/4C$ 10,252
Sat 20/128:05 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop24h 50mAir Canada
Fri 2/15:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop35h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 27/4C$ 15,686

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vancouver to Cairns that are best for you.

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 27/5

7:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops35h 25m

Cairns

Tue 3/6

12:25 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops41h 20m

C$ 1,411

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

5:25 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops36h 25m

Cairns

Sun 10/8

7:00 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

1 stop39h 25m

C$ 2,192

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/7

4:15 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

3 stops47h 20m

Cairns

Sun 10/8

6:35 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops36h 30m

C$ 2,675

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/10

11:30 a.m.-6:00 a.m.

3 stops49h 30m

C$ 2,072

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 6/10

8:50 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

2 stops43h 55m

C$ 2,532

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Deals found on 28/4

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Cairns

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YVR to CNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver to Cairns. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Vancouver to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairns ranges from 20.0 - 430.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 430.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Cairns when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairns by month

Plan your trip to Cairns by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairns, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

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 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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.

  • 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$ 2,522. 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.

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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 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 870AverageC$ 877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,976AverageC$ 2,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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