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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns from C$ 1,205

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 12 December 2025.

Mon 29/1212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop39h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/111:25 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop27h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,671
Sat 27/1212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop39h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/111:25 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop27h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12C$ 1,706
Sun 28/1212:20 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops59h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/111:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,142
Thu 25/1212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops46h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/111:25 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop27h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,147
Tue 30/127:55 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/111:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,150
Sun 28/1212:35 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/111:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,173
Tue 30/1212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/111:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,238
Tue 30/127:55 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/211:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,259
Sun 28/1212:35 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/112:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,270
Mon 29/1212:05 a.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop39h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/12:50 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops62h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,273
Sat 27/128:00 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/111:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,277
Sun 28/1212:35 p.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/211:55 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 2,282

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Round-trip from

C$ 1,671

One-way from

C$ 1,205

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/12-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Vancouver Intl

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 29/12

12:05 a.m.-9:55 a.m.

1 stop39h 50m

Cairns

Thu 29/1

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

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 1,671

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 28/12

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

1 stop27h 20m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

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

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 1,706

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

8:20 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops23h 45m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:45 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops21h 50m

C$ 1,898

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 18/2

11:55 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

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

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 1,909

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

10:50 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop26h 35m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

4:35 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

2 stops54h 55m

C$ 2,016

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/3

10:40 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop22h 15m

Cairns

Mon 9/3

6:00 a.m.-7:25 a.m.

1 stop18h 25m

C$ 2,045

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/5

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

2 stops23h 35m

Cairns

Fri 22/5

4:35 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

2 stops54h 55m

C$ 2,052

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Thu 25/12

12:05 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops44h 00m

Cairns

Thu 29/1

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

1 stop41h 35m

C$ 2,147

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 26/12

12:05 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops38h 30m

Cairns

Sat 31/1

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

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 2,147

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 10/2

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

2 stops25h 30m

C$ 1,205

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

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

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 December 2025.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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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 23h 45m. 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$ 869), and Air New Zealand (C$ 1,766) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns. Fiji Airways is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapestC$ 869AverageC$ 872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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