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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Cairns from C$ 1,387

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
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 21 November 2025.

Sun 30/1112:35 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1210:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11C$ 4,396
Mon 1/1212:35 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops52h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1211:35 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops51h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11C$ 5,067
Mon 1/126:35 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops47h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/126:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11C$ 5,082

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,633

One-way from

C$ 1,387

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  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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  • 9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Depart

Return

Price

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.-6:35 a.m.

1 stop17h 35m

C$ 2,050

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 10/1

9:35 a.m.-4:35 a.m.

1 stop25h 00m

Cairns

Thu 26/2

12:35 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

C$ 2,252

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/1

7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops37h 00m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

6:00 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops33h 18m

C$ 2,271

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 6/5

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

2 stops22h 50m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

6:00 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

2 stops24h 54m

C$ 2,271

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 13/1

12:35 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Sat 7/2

11:25 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 2,273

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 9/5

8:45 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops50h 10m

Cairns

Wed 27/5

6:00 a.m.-6:49 p.m.

2 stops29h 49m

C$ 2,275

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/1

1:10 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Wed 4/2

6:00 a.m.-1:36 p.m.

2 stops25h 36m

C$ 2,275

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 14/1

7:15 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops25h 40m

Cairns

Tue 3/2

6:00 a.m.-3:44 p.m.

2 stops27h 44m

C$ 2,275

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 11/1

12:35 p.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Sat 7/2

11:25 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 2,309

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 12/1

12:25 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops31h 35m

Cairns

Fri 6/2

6:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops25h 45m

C$ 2,341

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

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 21 November 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Vancouver to Cairns by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 184 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 16% 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 21 November 2025.
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
8.1
Very good
209 reviews
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Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
533 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
209 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 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 27h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 2,273. 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$ 883. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand. Fiji Airways is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 883AverageC$ 890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,802AverageC$ 2,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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