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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cairns from C$ 789

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,847

One-way from

C$ 1,140

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 1,987
26/7-2/8
  • 26/7-2/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 29m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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30/6
  • 30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 449 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 133 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 12 June 2025.

Sat 26/710:35 a.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/87:00 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops53h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,847
Tue 14/107:55 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/126:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/6C$ 1,946
Wed 15/109:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1212:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/6C$ 2,041
Tue 14/1010:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop20h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 13/1212:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/6C$ 2,081
Tue 14/1011:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop21h 50mAir Canada
Mon 15/125:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop31h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6C$ 2,205
Mon 13/101:25 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/126:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 2,293
Wed 15/107:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/126:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops33h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 2,778
Sat 18/106:00 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops42h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 19/126:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops36h 13mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 3,131

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Vancouver

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 26/7

10:35 a.m.-4:25 a.m.

1 stop24h 50m

Cairns

Sat 2/8

7:00 p.m.-7:39 a.m.

2 stops53h 39m

C$ 1,847

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 14/10

7:55 p.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop20h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/12

6:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops24h 30m

C$ 1,946

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 15/10

9:20 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop21h 35m

Cairns

Mon 15/12

12:35 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 50m

C$ 2,041

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 14/10

10:20 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Sat 13/12

12:35 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

1 stop18h 50m

C$ 2,081

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 14/10

11:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop21h 50m

Cairns

Mon 15/12

5:35 p.m.-6:55 a.m.

1 stop31h 20m

C$ 2,205

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 13/10

1:25 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

2 stops29h 30m

Cairns

Wed 17/12

6:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops33h 30m

C$ 2,293

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 15/10

7:20 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops22h 50m

Cairns

Thu 18/12

6:00 a.m.-9:23 p.m.

2 stops33h 23m

C$ 2,778

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 18/10

6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops42h 00m

Cairns

Fri 19/12

6:35 p.m.-12:48 p.m.

2 stops36h 13m

C$ 3,131

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 14/10

6:25 p.m.-4:55 p.m.

2 stops53h 30m

C$ 789

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 14/10

10:20 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop20h 20m

C$ 855

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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 12 June 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 12 June 2025.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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  • 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$ 1,946. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from C$ 2,041, and Fiji Airways, from C$ 2,081.

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Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 858AverageC$ 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,845AverageC$ 2,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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