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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns from C$ 668

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CNS
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,916

One-way from

C$ 668

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 868
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Vancouver to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 484 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 138 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 29 July 2025.

Tue 19/811:20 p.m.YVR - CNS
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/86:00 a.m.CNS - YVR
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,916
Wed 30/711:40 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops30h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 10/82:25 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops26h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/7C$ 2,361
Mon 18/81:20 a.m.YVR - CNS
2 stops41h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 26/86:50 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops44h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,852
Wed 10/123:00 p.m.YVR - CNS
3 stops29h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 18/125:35 p.m.CNS - YVR
2 stops36h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/7C$ 4,195

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

Fly from

Vancouver Intl

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Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 19/8

11:20 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

6:00 a.m.-6:50 a.m.

1 stop17h 50m

C$ 1,916

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Tue 19/8

8:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops36h 00m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

6:45 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops31h 30m

C$ 2,454

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Mon 18/8

1:20 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops41h 15m

Cairns

Tue 26/8

6:50 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops44h 00m

C$ 2,852

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Wed 10/9

3:05 p.m.-6:35 a.m.

2 stops46h 30m

C$ 668

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Sun 10/8

7:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops34h 45m

C$ 1,446

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/8

1:10 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops30h 15m

C$ 1,598

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/8

10:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop24h 15m

C$ 1,678

VancouverCairns

YVR - CNS

YVRCNS

Vancouver Intl

Fri 8/8

2:42 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

3 stops30h 18m

C$ 1,803

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Deals found on 27/7

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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 July 2025.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 864.

What’s the fastest layover option from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brisbane (BNE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 13m.

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 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
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Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
883 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,822 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl 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 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.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways (C$ 2,454), and Cathay Pacific (C$ 2,852) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Cairns one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 1,446. United Airlines flights start at C$ 1,598 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 1,678 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Vancouver Intl to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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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