Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns from C$ 726

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2026.

Sat 15/810:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sat 29/812:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/3C$ 1,759
Sat 15/810:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/812:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3C$ 1,939
Thu 23/41:30 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/57:10 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 1,965
Sat 4/410:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Mon 13/412:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop42h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3C$ 2,114
Sat 4/410:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/43:35 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 2,175
Tue 18/810:20 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sat 29/812:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/3C$ 2,178
Sun 16/88:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
1 stop20h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/811:55 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops26h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3C$ 2,179
Sun 16/88:00 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops33h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sun 30/811:20 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops43h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/3C$ 2,208
Tue 18/88:20 a.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/812:40 p.m.
CNS
-
YVR
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3C$ 2,224
Mon 17/82:55 p.m.
YVR
-
CNS
2 stops29h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 1/96:00 a.m.
CNS
-
YVR
2 stops21h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/3C$ 2,248

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,759

One-way from

C$ 726
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
22/4
  • 22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 4/4

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

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Mon 13/4

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

1 stop42h 50m

C$ 2,114

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 17/8

2:55 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

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

2 stops21h 48m

C$ 2,248

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 16/8

9:47 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops32h 23m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

6:00 a.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops27h 23m

C$ 2,252

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sat 15/8

9:45 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops44h 25m

Cairns

Tue 1/9

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

2 stops29h 44m

C$ 2,252

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 7/5

1:30 a.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops59h 00m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

12:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops25h 15m

C$ 2,256

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 17/8

12:09 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops31h 51m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

4:55 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

2 stops45h 04m

C$ 2,256

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 16/8

7:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops35h 10m

Cairns

Sat 29/8

4:55 p.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops40h 28m

C$ 2,260

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 17/8

2:55 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

Cairns

Fri 28/8

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

2 stops21h 48m

C$ 2,284
Quickest round-trip

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 31/3

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

1 stop20h 20m

Cairns

Sat 11/4

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

1 stop18h 50m

C$ 2,310

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 24/4

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

2 stops29h 00m

Cairns

Fri 1/5

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

2 stops21h 48m

C$ 2,325

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How often are flights from Vancouver to Cairns delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Vancouver and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 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 in the early afternoon 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 14% 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 13 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 👍👍

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Vancouver Intl?

    Cairns (CNS), located 4.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns. 2 airlines have flights to Cairns from Vancouver Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Vancouver Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns?

    Departing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns will take you 20h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11487 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways (C$ 1,295), and Air New Zealand (C$ 1,743) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns.

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

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Cairns

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,295AverageC$ 1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,743AverageC$ 1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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